ZENB Rotini Hot Harvest Bowl

This vegan, gluten free recipe combines ZENB Rotini Pasta with a variety of vegetables and a homemade roasted red pepper sauce. Low in calories, fat, and sodium, this dish provides a good source of fiber and the ability to swap in any of your favorite harvest vegetables.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Rotini Pasta, uncooked
• 1 medium beet, scrubbed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium carrot, scrubbed, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 medium parsnip
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

• 1-1/2 cups roasted red peppers, drained
• 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons smooth almond butter
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• 4 cups loosely packed baby kale leaves
• 1 cup multi-color grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons roasted pepitas

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets, carrots and parsnips on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle oil over vegetables; sprinkle with rosemary leaves, salt & pepper. Bake 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.

2.

Meanwhile, cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain; return to pot.

3.

Add all ingredients for roasted red pepper sauce in blender jar. Pulse 15-20 seconds or until smooth. Add reserved pasta water; blend 20-30 seconds until smooth. Pour mixture into pot with pasta. Cook 3-4 minutes on medium heat until heated through.

4.

Divide pasta, roasted vegetables, kale and tomatoes evenly between 4 serving bowls. Sprinkle with pepitas before serving.