Pistachio Pesto [Brown Rice] Noodle Salad
Clean Eating Magazine
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal
- 12 oz brown rice pasta regular angel hair pasta works too!
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes/mini heirloom tomatoes cut into fourths
- 2 cups spring greens
- 1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios
- 1/2 TSP minced garlic
- 1/4 TSP sea salt plus more for seasoning to taste before serving
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz avocado pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 TSP fresh lemon juice
Cook the pasta according to directions.
Meanwhile, to prepare the pesto: process pistachios, garlic and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add the basil, avocado, oil, and lemon juice and process until well combined. Add 2 TBSP water and pulse to combine. Add another 2 TBSP water and process until well combined again.
Once pasta is drained, return back to pot. Add the pesto, tomatoes, and spring greens, and toss to combine well. Add additional sea salt to taste.
Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 7g