Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
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
Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and chile; sauté until aromatic, about 2 minutes
Deglaze pan with tequila.
Simmer, covered, until tomato releases juices, about 10 minutes; reserve.
Cook 3 ounces of pasta in salted, boiling water until just tender; drain.
Meanwhile, dice 1/2 avocado (about 2 ounces or 1/2 cup); reserve.
Heat 1 cup reserved cooked vegetables. Stir in 1 ounce (1/4 cup) cheese, and reserved diced avocado. Heat through. Adjust seasonings, if necessary
Stir hot, drained pasta in vegetable mixture; toss over medium-high heat.
Serve with 2 lime wedges.