Description
This nutritious High-Protein Vegan Marry Me Pasta is creamy, packed with protein, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lentil pasta
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh greens (such as spinach or kale)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lentil pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the cashews with the vegetable broth and blend until smooth.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the butter beans and fresh greens to the pan, cooking until the greens are wilted.
- Pour in the cashew sauce and stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked lentil pasta to the pan, mixing everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For an even creamier sauce, soak the cashews for a few hours before blending. Customize with different beans or greens for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg