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.

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Prep Time : 10 minutes mins

Cook Time : 10 minutes mins

Total Time : 20 minutes mins

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.

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Nutrition Information Nutrition Information

Per Serving/Portion

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