
For the pasta lovers looking to get fancy & pack in more nutrients!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8-12 minutes
Great source of…
✓ Carbohydrates
✓ Folate
✓ Potassium
✓ Fiber
✓ Vitamins K, C
Ingredients:
Broccoli Pesto
2 cups cooked broccoli florets
1/2 cup walnuts
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and black pepper
Pasta
9oz whole wheat or chickpea pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked broccoli florets
Steps:
Make the pesto: combine all ingredients in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Cook your pasta.
Add pesto, cherry tomatoes, and pesto to a bowl of cooked pasta and enjoy!
Tips:
Add more cooked broccoli on top if desired.
Want more protein? Use bean-based pasta like lentil or chickpea!