Serves 2-3 people
Ingredients:
1 handful of walnuts or pine nuts
3 large handfuls of spinach leaves
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a blender and blend till the mixture becomes a thick paste-like consistency
Add your pasta of choice to boiling water
Cook pasta for 8-9 minutes, add 1 cup of cold water to stop cooking
Strain pasta
Combine sauce into cooked pasta, sprinkle salt, pepper, chilli flakes, and basil (optional)
Enjoy! :)
Benefits:
Spinach is known for strengthening the immune system. These dark leafy greens help defend your body from viruses, toxins, and bacteria that can cause disease. Packed with numerous vitamins and minerals like Vitamin E and Magnesium, spinach is important for your hair, skin, and bone health.
Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids. They help decrease inflammation, provide a healthy gut, and help lower blood pressure.
*recipe adapted from @vernahungrybanana