# Nutritious Avocado Pastas Iamafoodblog's Signature Italian Dish Boasts Superfood Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-pastas References: [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/avocado-pasta-recipe/) Iamafoodblog's avocado pasta recipe puts a healthy spin on the carb-loaded Italian dish. While a hearty pasta is a great way to keep warm on a cool winter night, this lighter dinner recipe is perfect for warmer weather. Infused with superfood ingredients, the avocado pasta dish also includes handfuls of cilantro, a garlic clove and a garnish of fresh lime. The [homemade sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-pasta-sauces) is mixed with a pasta of one's choice and is infused with olive oil, adding to its rich and creamy taste. The final step to this recipe calls for a hint of salt and pepper spices and a topping of a fried egg for those looking to give their meal a [boost of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-protein-pasta). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Pasta Recipes:** Opportunity for creating innovative, nutritious pasta dishes using alternative ingredients. - **Superfood-infused Recipes:** Potential to incorporate nutrient-rich superfoods into traditional recipes, enhancing their health benefits. - **Plant-based Sauces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing flavorful, creamy sauces using plant-based ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to develop and market healthy pasta products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Recipe Apps and Websites:** Potential for recipe platforms to feature and promote unique avocado pasta recipes and other superfood-infused dishes. - **Plant-based Food Market:** Growing market demand for plant-based sauces and alternative pasta options presents an opportunity for companies in the plant-based food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jalapeño-Infused Pesto Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-pesto.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Egg-Infused Avocado Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-egg.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pasta-carbonara.md) - [Algae-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-infused-pasta.md) - [Alternative Carbonara Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonara-day.md) - [Convenient Gluten-Free Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-by-daily-harvest.md) - [Health-Focused Ready-To-Eat Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta-meals.md) - [Regenerative Algae Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirulina-spaghetti.md)