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Creamy Cashew Lemon Pasta with Spring Vegetables


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  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta, gluten free if necessary
  • 2 1/2 cups diced asparagus, about 1 inch dice
  • 2 cups sweet green peas
  • 1 small bunch watercress leaves

Creamy Cashew Lemon Sauce:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole raw cashews, soaked in water overnight or boiled for 30 minutes
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons worth)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. To make the sauce: add all ingredients to a powerful blender and blend until a creamy texture is reached, about 1 minute. Set sauce aside until ready to use.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. When pasta is about 1 minute from being done, throw in the peas and asparagus (If peas are frozen you can throw them a few minutes before).
  3. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add in the watercress leaves and lemon sauce and stir until combined. Add more salt to taste, if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Entree, Gluten Free, Vegan