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Farfalle with Avocado Sauce

and Fried Shrimp
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Farfalle with Avocado Sauce

Farfalle with Avocado Sauce - Refined pasta pleasure with a spicy edge

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
423
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Valuable unsaturated fatty acids from the avocado plus fiber from the pasta make this a delicous and healthy dish. Lime and orange not only ensure a fresh taste, but also a good portion of vitamin C.

Pay attention to the ripeness of the avocado: in order for the sauce to be beautifully aromatic, a really ripe avocado is required. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie423 cal.(20 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates66 g(44 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D1.5 μg(8 %)
Vitamin E3.3 mg(28 %)
Vitamin K35.5 μg(59 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin7.3 mg(61 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate53 μg(18 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin1.6 μg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C17 mg(18 %)
Potassium571 mg(14 %)
Calcium99 mg(10 %)
Magnesium94 mg(31 %)
Iron2.1 mg(14 %)
Iodine47 μg(24 %)
Zinc2.7 mg(34 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.5 g
Uric acid135 mg
Cholesterol68 mg
Complete sugar5 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
salt
1 Lime
½ Orange
1 ripe Avocado
2 scallions
12 ozs Pasta (such as farfalle/butterfly pasta)
1 bunch cilantro
peppers
cayenne pepper
7 ozs shrimp (deveined and shelled)
1 tsp olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Pastaolive oilsaltLimeOrangeAvocado
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 deep bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Immersion blender, 1 large Pot, 1 Teaspoon, 1 large Skillet, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Paper towel, 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut lime in half and squeeze out the juice. Squeeze half orange and set juice aside separately.

2.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 2

Cut avocado in half and remove the pit with a knife. Scoop flesh from the peel and dice. Put into a tall vessel and add 1 tablespoon lime juice. Mix well.

3.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 3

Trim scallions, rinse and cut into thin rings. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

4.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 4

Meanwhile, rinse cilantro, shake dry and pluck the leaves. Set aside 2 tablespoons scallions and 1 tablespoon cilantro for garnish.

5.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 5

Add avocado, scallions and cilantro and puree very fine with an immersion blender. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice and enough of the orange juice to the puree to make a creamy sauce. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

6.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 6

Devein shrimp, rinse and pat dry well with paper towels.

7.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 7

Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté shrimp over medium heat, turning around 2 minutes. Add remaining lime and orange juices and bring to a boil again. Season with salt and pepper.

8.
Farfalle with Avocado Sauce preparation step 8

Drain the pasta and mix with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and remaining scallions. Place shrimp on top and serve immediately.

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