Creamy Coconut Pasta

Delicious, satiating, creamy, vegan, gluten-free and healthful! I recently bought some Andean Dream pasta made of rice and quinoa flour, and it inspired me to make this dish. It’s full of plant-based protein, easy to digest and super flavorful. Ready? Let’s do this!

Serves 2

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Ingredients
1 packet Andean Dream organic quinoa fusilli pasta

Sauce
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 bell pepper
small piece of onion
Himalayan salt
1 tsp turmeric
small pinch of nutmeg

Method

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain thoroughly.
Blend all the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Gently toss the pasta with the sauce until it’s well coated. Enjoy!

Your Benefits

Quinoa is gluten-free and contains all nine essential amino acids.
Quinoa is high in protein, fiber, magnesium, B vitamins and iron.
Coconut milk is lactose-free, which will digest better and prevent gas and bloating.
Red bell peppers are rich in antioxidants.

As you can see, eating healthful is easy, delicious and satiating! It will make you feel light, energized and in a good mood. Make this dish for a simple weeknight meal, or after a workout. You can use whatever pasta you like, or even make raw zucchini noodles! Let me know if you have any questions, comments, recipe suggestions or reviews on this recipe. I love reading your comments and getting your feedback to better serve you!

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Yovana