Vegan Avocado Caprese Pasta

• 16 ounces bag brown rice pasta (or any kind of pasta you want)
• 8 ounces pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional) or 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. 1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; place in a large bowl.
2. 2.Add tomatoes, basil and avocado. Stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
3. 3.In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Pour onto the pasta; stir to combine.

brown rice pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, avocado, balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-avocado-caprese-pasta-535596 (may not work)