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3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced into crescents
1 leek (white part only) thinly sliced, rings separated
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Chinese eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces whole grain penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
½ cup salt-reduced, fat free vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut into 16 slices
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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Preheat the oven to 375. In a large roasting pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine all vegetables.
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In small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar with the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables, and toss to coat.
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Roast the vegetables in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
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Remove vegetables from the oven and pour on remaining balsamic vinegar.
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In large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, the vegetable, broth, and basil. Portion into 8 individual low-sided pasta bowls.
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Place two slices avocado and a fresh basil leaf, optional, on top of pasta.
Recipe and photo courtesy the California Avocado Commission
Nutrition
Calories: 200Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 170mg
Carbohydrate: 35g
Fiber: 7g
Total Sugar: 7g (Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 7g
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