4 Ways To Eat Pasta!

I eat PASTA just about every week. And I love it!

Pasta made from chickpeas, lentils, and other beans is my favorite because it has about 2x more protein and 3x more fiber compared to traditional pasta…

✨Nutrition Comparison✨
Bean/Lentil Pasta
190 cals, 13g protein, 6g fiber per cup cooked
Traditional Pasta
210 cals, 7g protein, 2g fiber per cup cooked

Since bean/lentil pasta is loaded with plant protein, you don’t have to add any extra protein like chicken or meat sauce. All you need to do is add veggies & flavor. Easy!

1. Spinach Artichoke
bean/lentil pasta
+ spinach, artichokes
+ parmesan cheese
Pro-tip: Use frozen or jarred/canned artichokes.

2. Vegan Cheese & Greens
bean/lentil pasta
+ arugula
+ vegan parmesan, black pepper
Make vegan parm… In a food processor or blender, pulse 1/2 cup walnuts + 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast until it’s parm texture.

3. Thai Peanut
bean/lentil pasta
+ steamed broccoli
+ peanut butter, coconut aminos, chili sauce (like sriracha)
Pro-tip: Use this 3-ingredient peanut sauce as a veggie dip or in stir-fries.

4. Tahini Cauliflower
bean/lentil pasta
+ roasted cauliflower
+ tahini, lemon
Pro-tip: Tahini and lemon also make an awesome salad dressing.

Originally published at https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.com on April 6, 2020.