Green pesto and pesto and pea pasta
Ingredients :
serves 2-4
Pesto
1 pack silken tofu
100g spinach
100g kale
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp miso paste
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tbsp chives/basil/parsley
Sea salt & black pepper
Pasta
400g pea penne pasta
4 cups boiling water
Dash of salt
How to :
Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth.
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil, add a dash of salt. When bubbling, add in your pasta. Cook the pasta as per instructions. Usually 8-10 minutes.
Once cooked, drain the pasta and return to the stovetop. Pour in the pasta and stir in the greens pesto sauce until combined.
Serve up on its own or add in some butterbeans or shredded chicken.
Can be eaten hot or cold.
Stored up in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Image from Pinterest.