Avocado Pasta

Cook fettuccine according to instructions on the packet.
Steam beans, asparagus and zucchini until just tender.
Mix oil, onion, parsley, garlic and lime juice. Add avocado.
Toss cooked vegetables, the avocado mixture and half the parmesan through pasta. Serve topped with remaining parmesan cheese and black olives.

Avocados are available all year round. You can either choose a firm fruit which requires 5-7 days to ripen, or soft, ready-to-eat fruit. The best way to tell if an avocado is ready-to-eat is to squeeze it gently in the palm of your hand. Ripe fruit will be firm, but will yield to gentle pressure. Unripe avocados can be stored at room temperature. Once ripe, the fruit should be stored in the refrigerator.
Avocados are a source of the potent antioxidant, vitamin E. This nutrient protects your body’s cells from damage and prolongs the life of red blood cells. Vitamin E also helps to keep your skin healthy.
When using avocado, sprinkle the flesh with lemon juice to prevent browning.

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