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Pasta, Charro with California Avocados
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Pasta, Charro with California Avocados

18 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

882
Calories
24g
Protein
47g
Fat
101g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Red Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Jalapeno Pepper 1 pepper (14g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 quart diced red onion
  • 2 Pounds diced red bell pepper
  • ¾ Cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 large garlic cloves, chopped finely
  • 1 Tbsp + teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 Cup Tequila (or substitute orange juice)
  • 3 Pounds tomatoes (preferably Roma), peeled, seeded, chopped
  • 2 Cups chopped cilantro
  • ½ Cup chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Pounds and 4 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 6 California Avocados
  • 3 Cups Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 24 lime wedges
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Directions

1

Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.

2

Stir in garlic and chile; sauté until aromatic, about 2 minutes

3

Deglaze pan with tequila.

4

Simmer, covered, until tomato releases juices, about 10 minutes; reserve.

5

Cook 3 ounces of pasta in salted, boiling water until just tender; drain.

6

Meanwhile, dice 1/2 avocado (about 2 ounces or 1/2 cup); reserve.

7

Heat 1 cup reserved cooked vegetables. Stir in 1 ounce (1/4 cup) cheese, and reserved diced avocado. Heat through. Adjust seasonings, if necessary

8

Stir hot, drained pasta in vegetable mixture; toss over medium-high heat.

9

Serve with 2 lime wedges.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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