Creamy Avocado Manicotti Recipe

Recipe By Taste Of Home

I am always looking for creative ways to make vegetarian dinners a little different. I grow my own basil, and avocados are a versatile favorite, so this recipe is a fantastic way to make manicotti that's a little unusual. Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio.

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10minstotal
25minsPrep
45minsCook
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45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Creamy Avocado Manicotti Recipe

  • 0.14 Package manicotti shells
  • 0.14 Small Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 0.14 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.29 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 0.14 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 0.07 cup Minced fresh basil or 3 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1/20 cup Dry red wine or vegetable broth
  • 0.14 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 0.07 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.07 teaspoon Pepper
  • As required Filling
  • 0.14 Container reduced fat ricotta cheese
  • 0.14 Medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
  • 0.07 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 0.14 cup Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.14 Medium ripe avocado, sliced, optional
Nutrition
value
145
calories per serving
7 g Fat9 g Protein10 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    7g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    7g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    221mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    185mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    49mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    9mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    38mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    165mg
  • Selenium
    11mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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