Fordhook Limas & Kelp Noodle Pesto with Lemon Recipe
Today’s recipe consists of my favorite kelp noodle “pasta”, lightly cooked fordhook lima beans, a mostly raw vegan pesto, and fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 package Sea Tangle kelp noodles
- 1/4 cup fordhook limas (these are the really big ones and are meatier than the smaller ones)
- 1 cup of fresh basil
- juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts (or pine nuts if you have them)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan (or regular parm if you prefer, or Braggâs nutritional yeast to keep it raw)
- sea salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- pinch of nutmeg
Directions
- Soak a 1/2 package of Sea Tangle kelp noodles in water with the juice of half a lemon for about 30 minutes or so. This will soften the noodles and give them a better taste and texture. Boil fordhook limas according to package, if using frozen as I did. Set aside. Combine all other ingredients and process in food processor until nuts are broken down. The pesto should have a texture, not be completely smooth. Drain your noodles in a colander. Take a pair of kitchen scissors and snip them a bit, this will make the strands easier to roll on your fork later. Otherwise, itâs a nice little mess. Toss your noodles with the pesto, add the limas, and chiffonade some extra basil leaves to toss in, maybe an extra touch of olive oil at the end. I squeezed a little extra lemon juice at the end also. Iâve never used lemon in pesto until today, and I really liked it. But, this is optional⦠you may prefer a traditional pesto. The nutmeg was an after thought, and it turned out well I think. But again, this is a personal preference.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 51g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 335 | |
| Calories from Fat 316 | 94% |
| Total Fat 36.21g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 5.05g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 91mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 2.87g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.39g | 0% |
| Protein 2.41g | 4% |
