Pesto with Moringa Pasta
| 7 |
40 |
475 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 15 min |
25 min |
4
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Recipe Submitted by Student: Danellah Dizon
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cup
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Basil, fresh
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1/2 cup
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Extra virgin olive oil
(Cold pressed oil)
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1/3 cup
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Cashew nuts, raw
(*Or walnuts)
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3 clove(s)
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Garlic
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1 pinch
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Himalayan salt
(To taste)
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2 tbsp
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Moringa
(Fresh Moringa)
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400 gm
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Brown rice pasta
(*or choice of pasta/veggie noodles)
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Instructions
- Place the basil, cashew, moringa, and garlic into the bowl of a food processor or blender, and pulse several times.
- Add the olive oil and Himalayan salt, and pulse again.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor to make sure all the ingredients are blended together.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Combine the cooked pasta and pesto. Enjoy!
Notes:
Gluten free, Vegan or Vegetarian (if it’s a vegan cheese)
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
475
Calories from fat
302
Calories from saturated fat
43
Total Fat
34 g
Saturated Fat
4.8 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat
22.9 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
45 mg
Potassium
182 mg
Total Carbohydrate
37 g
Dietary Fiber
2.5 g
Sugars
0.7 g
Protein
7.0 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Grain |
3.7 |
| Meat Alternative |
0.4 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)
