The creamy sauce is made of avocado blended with tofu, garlic, basil and lemon juice for a high-protein choice. If you want even more protein, you can always add roasted chickpeas.
High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta [Vegan, Oil-Free]
Ingredients You Need for High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta [Vegan, Oil-Free]
- 1/2 package pasta of your choice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup medium firm tofu
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- vegan parmesan or other desired toppings (optional)
How to Prepare High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta [Vegan, Oil-Free]
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Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the package.
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Add the avocado, tofu, garlic, basil, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add the sauce to the drained cooked pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Add desired toppings.
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Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Caroline Doucet
See My RecipesI’m Caroline, a registered dietitian living in Kelowna, British Columbia. I help others eat more plants, improve their relationship with food and quit dieting. I want to inspire you to work on your relationship with food without trying to eat “perfectly.” Most of all, I want to share nutritious recipes that will make you fall in love with food and cooking all over again–recipes that will feed your body and your soul!
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