Sometimes, on a chilly, rainy day I get a craving for comfort food, and what could be more comforting than a big bowl of pasta with cream sauce? The problem is that cream sauce leaves me feeling bloated, heavy, and lethargic.
The solution? A sauce made from avocado that delivers the creaminess I am craving, in addition to the vitamins, fibre, potassium, and good fats that my body is craving. All that in less than fifteen minutes flat!
Vegan Kitchen Hacks: Substituting Heavy Cream
Not only is this quick and easy recipe incredibly flavourful and delicious, but avocados are also known for contributing to healthy, shiny hair and a glowing complexion — so enjoying this dish will make you feel beautiful inside and out!
Ingredients:
Prepare linguine according to package directions. While linguine is cooking, whir together avocado, lemon, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
Drain cooked linguine and return to pot.
Toss linguine with avocado sauce.
Serve topped with sliced sundried tomatoes and pine nuts.
For those who play for Team Carnivore and who think that a meatless meal is an incomplete meal (i.e., my husband), I like to add a serving of lemon-garlic chicken.
Ingredients
In a frying pan, heat olive oil on medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add chicken and lemon to the pan. Saute chicken slices until browned and cooked through.
Yield: Makes 2 large or 4 small servings.
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