MEXICAN PENNE WITH AVOCADO

Get all of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It’s rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low fat and low in calories

100g wholemeal penne

1 tsp rapeseed oil

1 large onion, sliced, plus 1 tbsp finely chopped

1 orange pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks

2 garlic cloves, grated

2 tsp mild chilli powder

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp cumin seeds

400g can chopped tomatoes

196g can sweetcorn in water

1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder

1 avocado, stoned and chopped

½ lime, zest and juice handful coriander, chopped, plus extra to serve

1

Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.

2

Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.

3

Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.

PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 25 MINS SERVES 2