Vegan Matcha Spinach Pesto Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 504 kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. pasta of choice cooked
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon about 2 Tbsp.
- 2 Tbsp. matcha powder
- 1-½ Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Note: You can substitute cashews with walnuts or pine nuts.
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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In food processor, combine all pesto ingredients. Blend about 5-10 minutes, or until pesto is smooth and creamy.
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In serving bowl, combine pasta and pesto sauce.
Recipe Notes
Get the ingredients to blend up this green goodness.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Matcha Spinach Pesto Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 356mg10%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1556IU31%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.