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If you have a blender you can make this recipe. It’s luscious and comforting and good for you all at the same time. The raw hulled pumpkin seeds used in the recipe are what give it its richness, as they’re full of healthy fats, and are an excellent source of plant protein, iron, and zinc. There is no added oil in this one either, making it an excellent choice for those watching their oil consumption. This is naturally gluten-free as well if you use gf pasta. Bon appetit!
Creamy Pumpkin Seed Alfredo with Kale and Sweet Peas
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of raw, hulled pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 shallot, peeled and quartered (can also use onion about 1/4 cup)
- 3/4 cup of non dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons of nutritional yeast
- pinch nutmeg
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 bunch of kale (3-4 leaves, stems removes, chopped)
- 1 cup of frozen sweet peas
- 1/2 pound of pasta of choice
Instructions
- Bring water to boil for pasta and cook as you normally would. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, add chopped kale and peas. Drain and return to pot.
- While pasta is cooking, place all ingredients for alfredo sauce, pumpkin seeds through black pepper into a blender (the higher speed the better), and blend until completely creamy. For a standard, non-high speed blender, this may take 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Pour contents of blender into a small saucepan and cook over low hear, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Season to taste.
- Pour alfredo sauce over pasta and veggies, stir well, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
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