Tomato penne with avocado
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
100g wholemeal penne
1 tsp rapeseed oil
1 large onion, sliced, plus 1 tbsp finely chopped
1 orange pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 tsp mild chilli powder
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cumin seeds
400g can chopped tomatoes
196g can sweetcorn in water
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 avocado, stoned and chopped
1/2 lime, zest and juice
handful coriander, chopped, plus extra to serve
Method
STEP 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. Read More…