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Name: Bean Pasta with Basil and Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2/3 Cups Almonds Raw, lightly toasted; 2/3 Cups Pine nuts (use Mediterranean stone pine nuts if possible); 1 Cup Fresh basil Packed; 1 Cup Spinach whole-leaf washed and dried Packed; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Tsp Nutritional yeast; 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped; 7 Ounces Black bean pasta

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INGREDIENTS

2/3 Cups Almonds ; Raw, lightly toasted
2/3 Cups Pine nuts ; (use Mediterranean stone pine nuts if possible)
1 Cup Fresh basil ; Packed
1 Cup Spinach whole-leaf washed and dried ; Packed
3 cloves Garlic
1 Tsp Nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1 cup Tomatoes ; Chopped
7 Ounces Black bean pasta

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INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender or food processor, pulse to finely grind almonds and pine nuts (do not puree). Remove and place in a mixing bowl. Blend remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Combine with nut mixture. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to adjust consistency.

Boil 8 cups of water, add bean pasta and simmer gently for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through. Immediately rinse under cold running water.

Divide the pasta among 6 plates, top with pesto.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (110g)
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings

Calories: 158
Calories from Fat: 116 (73%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 12.9g	17 %
	Saturated Fat 1g	5 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 6.7mg		0 %
Potassium 270.6mg		7 %
Total Carbohydrate 8.9g		3 %
	Dietary Fiber 2.7g	11 %
	Sugars, other 6.2g
Protein 4.9g		7 %
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Calories per serving: 158

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