Healthy High-Protein Pasta Salad with Peas

Name: Healthy High-Protein Pasta Salad with Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat pasta, or bean or lentil pasta; ½ medium red cabbage; 2 medium-large carrots; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 ½ cups green peas, thawed in a sieve under running warm water, drained; ¼ cup capers, preferably reduced sodium, rinsed (optional); 2/3 cup split red lentils, rinsed; 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed in a sieve under running warm water; 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves; ½ packed cup fresh mint leaves; ¼ cup tahini (or 3 tablespoons tahini plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil); 2 small garlic cloves; 3 small Calabrian chili peppers (optional); 2 teaspoons capers (preferably reduced sodium, rinsed); Juice of 1 medium lemon

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Healthy High-Protein Pasta Salad with Peas is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish with a flavorful green sauce. Get your daily dose of greens in this refreshing salad, which combines fresh cruciferous veggies and longevity ingredients for a delicious and wholesome meal. Perfect for a satisfying and health-conscious bite! (Soy-free and nut-free, with a gluten-free option.)

Updated at: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 20:16:01 GMT