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Creamy White Bean Pasta

Ingredients

  • 19 oz can no-salt-added white kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth divided, plus extra if needed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp light miso
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and minced
  • 12 oz farfalle pasta or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 5 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  • In blender, mix beans, 1/4 cup vegetable broth, lemon juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, miso, and garlic, scraping down sides as needed, until smooth. Set aside.
  • Bring large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium before adding minced shallot. Sauté until shallot has softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli florets along with remaining 1/4 cup vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Remove cover and cook another minute or so until broccoli florets are tender but still bright green. Add cooked pasta and stir in 3/4 of the white bean sauce and lemon zest. For creamier sauce, stir in some additional vegetable broth.
  • Divide among serving bowls and top with a sprinkle of almonds. Enjoy while warm.

Notes

Per serving: 442 calories; 20 g protein; 11 g total fat (3 g sat. fat); 67 g total carbohydrates (4 g sugars, 11 g fiber); 206 mg sodium