Power Salad

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 1 avocado(s)
• 1 bunch of basil
• 50 g almonds
• 1 lemon(s)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bell pepper(s)
• 100 g cocktail tomatoes
• 2 carrots
• 150 g whole wheat pasta
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• 1 shallot(s)
• 2 tbsp, heaped sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp, heaped pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest time approx. 7 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 7 hours 30 minutes

Perfect for on the go

Heat water in a pot and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Finely puree the avocado flesh with lemon juice, almonds, garlic, basil, and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Peel and chop the peppers, carrots, shallots, and tomatoes, and fry them in a pan for about 2 minutes. Rinse the pasta, mix well with the avocado paste and vegetables, and leave to marinate in the refrigerator overnight. The salad is perfect for on the go: simply pack it in a Tupperware container and enjoy it during your lunch break. If you like, you can also mix the salad with cheese or other vegetables. Why power salad? Almonds: Vitamin E, Vitamin B, beta-carotene, rich in protein, calcium and iron Whole-wheat pasta: rich in fiber and stimulates digestion, keeps you full for a long time Pumpkin seeds: unsaturated fatty acids, high in vitamin E, plenty of protein with minerals Sunflower seeds: folic acid, protein, magnesium, minerals and unsaturated fatty acids Avocado: supports metabolism, unsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Vitamin E Basil: has a calming effect on the stomach and intestines Bell peppers: the most vitamin-rich vegetable, Vitamin C, beta-carotene Tomatoes: iron, zinc, fiber, Vitamin B Carrots: beta-carotene, hardly any fat, low in calories