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Skinny Spicy Baja Avocado Pasta

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A creamy spicy green sauce coats fresh corn kernels, green chiles, tomatoes, and bell peppers.  The fresh summer sauce, made up of Avocados, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and greek yogurt, has light creamy baja tex-mex flavors.  The pasta and grilled chicken breasts add a fun twist.

Spicy Skinny Baja Pasta (4 of 5)

Sometimes I just have a hankering for something and can’t get it out of my head until that craving is in my hands and the dish is in my stomach.  This past weekend it was this skinny spicy baja pasta.  It’s light, fresh, with a tex-mex flare.  Oh, and this pasta dish won’t last long {there were no leftovers in our fridge after this one, just food babies}, so be prepared with big appetites.

Spicy Skinny Baja Pasta (5 of 5)

The first time I made this avocado-based baja sauce, I was a little weirded out by the oddly-toned green color.  After my first bite, it was no longer an issue.  Bring on the weird green sauce!

Spicy Skinny Baja Pasta (2 of 5)

 

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Skinny Spicy Baja Pasta

Course main dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author J Trogstad

Ingredients

  • oz one 12 . package of spaghetti noodles*
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled and pits removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro plus a little more for a garnish
  • 1 jalapeno deseeded if ya like less spice
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2/3 cup milk we used skim milk
  • 1 1/2 TBSP lime juice
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 3/4 cup tomato diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper deseeded and diced
  • 1 can of chopped green chiles**
  • 1 TBSP coconut oil
  • 4 chicken breasts grilled and completely cooked
  • cotija cheese for garnish or other type of cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, combine the avocados, cilantro, and jalapeno in a food processor until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl combine the greek yogurt, milk, lime juice, cumin, and salt and pepper. Fold in the avocado mixture and stir to combine until smooth.
  4. In a large skillet heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic, tomatoes, corn, and chiles and allow to saute for 1-2 minutes, or until the veggies start to soften.
  5. Once the noodles have been cooked and drained, combine the vegetables and avocado baja sauce with the noodles.

*we used these gluten-free noodles (affiliate link). Delish!

Spicy Skinny Baja Pasta (3 of 5)

**We like to use Old El Paso’s chopped green chiles for this dish.  They are reliably tasty and easy to find in any mainstream grocery store.  We also love to use Avocados from Mexico, they are the most delicious in our area.  Old El Paso and Publix want to help spread the delicious word on some summer fiesta fun, and are throwing in some coupons and a Paypal cash giveaway (below)!!

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This skinny spicy baja pasta packs a punch of flavor without all the unhealthy ingredients! The avocado base makes a creamy sauce appear that is just to die for! A must try dish that only takes minutes to prepare! www.blessherheartyall.com

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Comments

  1. Elena says

    August 14, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I would make the taco pizza rolls. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Heck yeah!!!! I love this green chile pasta, huge bonus that it’s gluten free 😉

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Absolutely Gwen! It’s always a big bonus when a recipe has been adapted to be GF. It makes it so much easier for us GF-er’s out there 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    August 11, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I can always count on your recipes to pack in that fire that I love! This sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      That’s right girl! I like that fire in my dishes! The avocado sauce is amazing!

      Reply
  4. Gabriel @ The Dinner Special podcast says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:18 am

    Such an awesome summer-y dish! Never thought of using avocado as the base for a pasta sauce – love it! And definitely will try! Weird green sauce? Doesn’t weird looking stuff just always taste the best?

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      That is so true Gabriel. The weird looking dishes always surprise you don’t they. The avocado base in the sauce is amazing 🙂

      Reply
  5. GiGi Eats says

    August 10, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    Oh snap! Totally wanna try this with spaghetti squash!!

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      Spaghetti squash was my next thought too! I just need more avocados from the store before I can try it out. I know that it would be delicious!

      Reply
  6. Derek says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    This looks really good. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      It was delicious. Thanks for stopping in Derek!

      Reply
  7. lisa brown says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I want to try the Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas recipe

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      That’s a great recipe to try 🙂

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    This sauce sounds absolutely amazing! Love avocados, cilantro and jalapeno together! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Oh the sauce is so good. I start drooling just thinking about and talking about that creamy avocado sauce 🙂

      Reply
  9. shelly peterson says

    August 10, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I want to try the Slow-Cooker Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Wraps recipe

    Reply
    • J Trogstad says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      yum! Perfect!

      Reply

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