Main Dishes

Vegan Pasta

SunkissedKitchen
October 18, 2018
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This delicious spring pasta dinner is a healthy meal and a real time saver! The veggies, gluten free pasta, and creamy vegan tomato cream sauce simmer in one pot, and turn into healthy dinner magic.

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1 box of chickapea pasta ( 8 ounces gluten free pasta )
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion ( sliced thinly )
4 garlic cloves ( minced )
1 bell pepper ( I used half orange, half yellow )
2 cups green beans ( ends trimmed )
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes ( chopped roughly )
fresh thyme, basil, Italian parsley or green onions ( to garnish )
sea salt and black pepper ( to taste )
Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce:
1/3 cup cashews ( soaked 2 hours and rinsed )
1 can diced tomatoes ( 15-ounces )
3/4 teaspoon sea salt ( to taste )
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh thyme ( or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme )
black pepper ( to taste )
2 cups water ( do not add to the sauce )
  1. Soak cashews in cold water for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. If you don't have time for this step, soak cashews in boiling water for 20 minutes.
  2. Add soaked and drained cashews and...

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Nutritions

Calories
174

Sodium
593mg
24% DV

Fat
13g
21% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV