Protein-Rich Broccoli Pasta with Fresh Pesto

Serves

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

Pesto:
  6 servings of Vegan Green Pesto (see recipe in this library)
Pasta:
  9 oz. (250g) pasta
  ¼ cup (35g) sunflower seeds
  2 tbsp. sesame seeds
  1 broccoli, separated into florets
  2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  onion white, sliced
  1 leek white part only, sliced
  salt & pepper
  lemon wedges
  4 tbsp. basil leaves, chopped

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

565

Fats

29 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

63 g

Instructions

  • 1. Make the pesto following the Green Vegan Pesto recipe in this recipe pack.
  • For the pasta:
      2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.
      3. Cook the pasta according to instructions on the packaging.
      4. Roast the sunflower and sesame seeds in a dry hot skillet for a minute until golden, shaking the skillet from time to time to stop the seeds from sticking and burning. Then set aside.
      5. Arrange the broccoli florets on the baking tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and bake in the hot oven for 10 minutes.
      6. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Cook the onion and leek for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
      7. Once the pasta has cooked, drain and rinse it under cold water. Add it back to the pot, mix in the seeds, broccoli, onion, leek and pesto. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges and fresh basil leaves.