Creamy Sesame Pasta

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 12 min 3
Creamy Sesame Pasta
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Ingredients


150 gm Brown rice pasta (or pasta of choice)
1 tbsp Coconut oil (for frying)
2 clove(s) Garlic
2 tsp minced Ginger root
1/2 tsp Cumin
1 head Broccoli, raw
2 tbsp Tahini
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 pinch Sea Salt (to taste)
4 tbsp Sesame seeds

Instructions


  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and remove from heat.
  2. In the meantime, heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and cumin and fook for 1-2 minutes, tossing frequently to avoid burning. 
  3. Add the broccoli and just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
  4. In a small bowl, stir the tahini and sesame oil together to make the pasta sauce.
  5. Add the sauce broccoli, and sesame seeds to the drained pasta. Toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 324
Calories from fat 193
Calories from saturated fat 55
Total Fat 21.4 g
Saturated Fat 6.1 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.7 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 89 mg
Potassium 386 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27.2 g
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g
Sugars 1.5 g
Protein 7.9 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.9
Meat Alternative 0.7
Vegetables 0.9

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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