high-protein green pesto pasta ๐ฑ
recipe/serves 4:
- 500g pasta of choice
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 350g baby spinach
- 350g silken tofu
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup soy milk
to serve (optional):
- vegan feta
- parsley
- toasted pine nuts
1. Boil a pot of salted water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and transfer back to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, or until completely wilted. Remove from heat.
3. Transfer the spinach to a blender with all the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
๐ฅ@chloeevegan