Vegan Avocado Caprese Pasta

Submitted by WKernan

"Creamy avocado replaces cheese"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6 1 c
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 16 ounces bag brown rice pasta (or any kind of pasta you want)
• 8 ounces pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional) or 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. 1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; place in a large bowl.
2. 2.Add tomatoes, basil and avocado. Stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
3. 3.In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Pour onto the pasta; stir to combine.