Avocado and Spinach Pesto Pasta

Part of our Magnesium Food Series to promote relaxation and better sleep.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked spinach (157 mg magnesium)
• 1 ripe avocado (58 mg magnesium)
• ½ cup walnuts (95 mg magnesium)
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 oz whole wheat pasta
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a blender, combine spinach, avocado, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy pesto sauce and serve.

Magnesium per serving: ~310 mg