Tomato penne with avocado

Per serving

495kcal
15гProteins
15гFats
65гCarbs

Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie.

Ingredients

2 serv.
  • wholemeal penne100g g
  • rapeseed oil1 tsp tsp
  • large onion1

    sliced, plus 1 tbsp finely chopped

  • orange pepper1

    deseeded and cut into chunks

  • garlic cloves2

    grated

  • mild chilli powder2 tsp tsp
  • ground coriander1 tsp tsp
  • cumin seeds½ tsp tsp
  • chopped tomatoes400g can g

    canned

  • sweetcorn196g can g

    in water, canned

  • vegetable bouillon powder1 tsp tsp
  • avocado1

    stoned and chopped

  • 1/2 lime

    zest and juice

  • handful coriander

    chopped, plus extra to serve

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.

  3. 3

    Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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