Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad

Craving a delicious and nourishing pasta dish that’s both dairy-free and versatile? Look no further than this dairy-free pistachio pesto pasta salad! Not only can it be enjoyed hot or cold, but it also packs a whopping 25 grams of protein per serving. It’s perfect for meal prep and will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. So whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this pasta salad is sure to hit the spot.

Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad

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A versatile and nourishing pasta dish, packed with 25g of protein per serving. This dairy-free pistachio pesto pasta salad can be enjoyed hot or cold, perfect for meal prep.

Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

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Prep TimePrep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 10 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 20 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Gold Measuring Cups and Spoons

Servings 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 350 g wholemeal pasta
• ▢ ½ cup pistachios
• ▢ 1.5 cups fresh basil - packed
• ▢ 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ▢ 1 garlic cloves
• ▢ 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
• ▢ 3 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 small broccoli - head chopped into florets
• ▢ 1.5 cup cannellini beans - cooked
• ▢ 200 g cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
• ▢ 4 cups baby spinach
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Once done, rinse under cold water and set aside.
• In a blender, combine the pistachios, basil, lemon juice, 2 cups of spinach, garlic, nutritional yeast, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin the mixture if necessary.
• Finely chop the broccoli florets. Reserve the rest for another recipe.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped broccoli, cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, remaining spinach, and the prepared pesto. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information Nutrition Information

Per Serving/Portion

Calories 636kcalCarbohydrates 91gProtein 26gFat 22gSodium 209mgFiber 17gVitamin A 196IUVitamin C 40mgCalcium 139mgIron 5mg