Pesto Pasta

A fresh and vibrant pasta tossed with fragrant basil, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion, finished with tender noodles for a light and flavorful meal.

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Main components

Basil: Can reduce cortisol levels. Also contains essential oils which can reduce inflammation in your body. Abundant in antioxidants!

Noodles: Sustained energy from complex carbs, essential micronutrients (B vitamins, iron, selenium), and can support digestion.

Cherry Tomatoes: The bright red hue is due to lycopene, a potent antioxidant that helps defend cells against oxidative stress and supports a healthy inflammatory response. High in vitamin K (bone health!) and vitamin C (immune support + for glowing skin).

Red Onion: Packed with antioxidants like quercetin (which neutralizes free radicals, that can cause cellular damage and are linked to chronic conditions like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes). Also contains allicin, believed to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Pesto Pasta!

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Ingredients

Pasta of your choice
1/2 cup Basil
1/2 cup Cherry tomato
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Squeeze of Lemon Juice
1 tsp Garlic powder
pinch Salt & pepper
1 tbsp Almond milk
1 tbsp Red onion
1/2 cup Broccoli

Method

Boil pasta
Optional: Toss broccoli with olive oil & roast in oven at 420F for 20 min (flip half way). Add in on step 4.
In a blender, mix everything else! Leave a few tomatoes to mix in with noodles.
Add in chopped red onion & mix together. Enjoy!

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Celtic Sea Salt

Protein Packed Pasta

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I’m Madeline! One icky piece of chicken a few years ago quickly led me to plant-based eating. But I’ll admit, those irksome comments from a friend or family around the holidays, gets you thinking. You know, maybe we vegans are sickly haha. No no, we’re definitely fine and likely much healthier. But, most people do lack iron, and vegans definitely struggle with B12. And if you feel sluggish all the time, you just may be one of those people.

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