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    Home » Vegan Recipes » Spelt Spaghetti with Avocado Pesto

    Spelt Spaghetti with Avocado Pesto

    Published: May 2, 2016 · Modified: Feb 4, 2021 by Kate Ford · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Spelt Spaghetti & Avocado Pesto
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    There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of pasta, but traditional wheat products are usually highly processed and refined, leaving few useful nutrients.  Wheat is difficult to digest and can encourage inflammation in the body.  Spelt on the other hand, along with other ancient grains like quinoa, amaranth and millet, has not been refined in the same way, so is far more nutritious, and (for most people), really well tolerated.

    I was challenged by the team at TREAT, an app helping people living with inflammatory conditions improve their diets, to create an 'anti-inflammatory' recipe to tie in with the nutritional advice they provide via the app, (for free!).

    This is a easy and speedy recipe, (you can make the sauce whilst the pasta is cooking), which will really fill the gap if you're craving pasta and creamy sauces, but trying to cut down on wheat and dairy.

    Spelt Spaghetti & Avocado Pesto

    TREAT's team of super-duper nutritionists gave me some guidance on this and explained why this combination of ingredients is ideal for an anti-inflammatory diet.  Spelt is packed with fibre and protein, rich in B vitamins - really important for energy.  It contains zinc, magnesium and iron and is a great source of manganese, a key mineral for a healthy metabolism.

    Although spelt contains gluten it is more readily broken down so most people find it easier to digest. I’ve combined spelt spaghetti with avocado and brazil nut pesto for lots of healthy fats and selenium - a key immune system nutrient.

    Spelt Spaghetti & Avocado Pesto

    There’s loads online about the ‘anti-inflammatory diet’, but with so much contradictory information, it can be a bit mind-boggling.  Becky Graham, a nutritional coach for TREAT, says ‘If you’re living skin complaints like acne or psoriasis, your joints are achy and sore from arthritis or you’re experiencing digestive issues, eating an ‘anti-inflammatory diet’ can be really helpful in managing symptoms.’

    The TREAT App offers real guidance.  Working with your own personal nutrition coach, TREAT offers an 8 week programme helping you put anti-inflammatory eating into practice in a fun and tasty way. The app is currently free but not for much longer so get in there quick, download the app and give it a go!

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    Spelt Spaghetti & Avocado Pesto
    Spelt Spaghetti & Avocado Pesto

    Spelt Spaghetti with Avocado Pesto

    Kate Ford | The Veg Space
    This quick and easy pasta supper is creamy and more-ish. Packed with 'superfoods' to be as nutritious as it is delicious.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine British
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 963 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g spelt spaghetti (white or wholewheat)
    • 12 asparagus spears woody ends removed and sliced into 3-4cm pieces
    • 100 g fresh or frozen peas
    • 1 avocado
    • 75 g brazil nuts
    • 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
    • 1 lemon zest and juice
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 50 g fresh basil
    • salt

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the spaghetti. After 5 minutes cooking time (or 8 if you are using wholewheat spaghetti), add the peas and asparagus and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the pasta is cooked and asparagus is al dente.
    • Whilst the spaghetti is cooking, place all the remaining ingredients into a blender or food processor, and blitz for 1 minute until smooth. Add 2-3 tablespoon water and blitz again, and continue adding a little water at a time until a thick sauce consistency is reached. Taste, and add more salt if necessary.
    • Drain the spaghetti and return it to the saucepan, then stir through the sauce over a gentle heat until piping hot throughout.

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portionCalories: 963kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 29gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 1542mgFiber: 26gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2596IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 10mg
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    Disclosure: This post is a collaboration with TREAT App.  All opinions are my own.  Nutritional advice was provided by TREAT.

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    Comments

    1. Amy says

      February 24, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      This was easy and delicious thank you!

      Reply
    2. Vicki says

      May 07, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Wow this looks fantastic! I love green food, and avocado's are such a delicious healthy fat. Will be looking into this App also 🙂

      Reply
      • thevegspace says

        May 11, 2016 at 10:38 am

        Thanks Vicki - yes its an added bonus that this is both tasty and very good for you!

        Reply
    3. Kerry at Kerry Cooks says

      May 03, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      This looks so insanely good - I love how GREEN it is! You can see the health shining through 🙂

      Reply
    4. Chris @thinlyspread says

      May 03, 2016 at 9:02 am

      A perfect spring pasta dish! The Treat App sounds fascinating, I shall definitely be checking it out, thank you! And many thanks too for linking up to this month's Pasta Please, this is a lovely addition 🙂

      Reply
    5. Janice (@FarmersgirlCook) says

      May 02, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      I've never had an avocado pesto, what a good idea, will be trying this soon.

      Reply
    6. Nayna Kanabar says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      This is very innovative and I am loving the simple flavours in creating this tasty dish.

      Reply
    7. deborahcelticheart says

      May 02, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      I just happen to have all of those ingredients to hand, except the spelt spaghetti and was just pondering what to have for supper! Perfect timing. Thank you.
      I shall investigate Treat as I am suffering with sudden onset of arthritic pain in my shoulder and am exploring holistic treatments.

      Reply

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