Avocado Side Dish

This dish combines the complementary colors and flavors of avocado, lime, green onion, tomato, garlic and cilantro with chili. The whole lot is dressed over a bed of pasta to complete the meal.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step: 2

In a small bowl combine avocado and lime juice.

Step: 3

In a separate bowl combine chili, green onion, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro.

Step: 4

Serve pasta topped with chili mixture and avocado.

Per Serving: 210 calories; protein 6.5g; carbohydrates 34.5g; fat 5.6g; sodium 15.9mg.

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