Green Power Pesto
By Lisa Collins
Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious pasta with spinach pesto, peas, and broccoli! Yum.
Ingredients:
12 oz penne pasta or zucchini noodles
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup broccoli florets
2 scoops of Fiberus
Optional: Grilled chicken breast or salmon
Instructions:
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Fiberus, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the green peas and broccoli florets. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the green peas and broccoli.
- Pour the spinach pesto sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts if desired.
- Add a chicken breast or salmon for protein.