Zesty Pesto Pasta with Rainbow Chard, Zucchini, Red bell pepper

Name: Zesty Pesto Pasta with Rainbow Chard, Zucchini, Red bell pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed basil (about 1 oz); 2 tbsp evoo (extra virgin olive oil); 1/4 cup walnuts; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp or more water; 2 cups uncooked pasta (6 to 8 oz); 1 tsp olive oil; 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped); 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped); 3 to 4 large chard leaves (hard stems removed and chopped); 1/2 a large zucchini chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; salt (about 1/3 tsp and black pepper to taste); zest of 1/2 a lime or 1/4 lemon (add more to preference)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $29.57 /serving

Author : Vegan Richa

Zesty Pesto Pasta with Rainbow Chard, Zucchini, Red bell pepper

Instructions

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Step 1

Process all the ingredients in a food processor until coarsely blended. You can use all basil or 1/4 cup cilantro + 3/4 cup basil.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to instructions on the package.

Step 3

Meanwhile heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil when hot and tilt the pan to coat. Add garlic, bell pepper and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes or until garlic is translucent.

Step 4

Add chopped chard, zucchini and pepper flakes. Mix. Cover and cook until the chard is wilted. Add a splash of water if needed.

Step 5

Add the prepared pesto and mix in.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix in. Taste and adjust.

Step 7

Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the zest and mix in. Taste and add more zest if needed. Garnish with pepita parmesan or other nut based parm and serve.

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