I went to Whole Foods today in search of lavender to make some lavender cookies with lemon icing. Unfortunately, they had none :( . Fortunately, I came across these delicious bow-tie noodles made from spinach, corn, and tomatoes. I usually never shop at whole foods because it's so outrageously expensive, but these were only $3.49/lb and i purchased 1/2lb (which makes two cups cooked pasta). I figured i could make some sort of pasta salad with my favorite ingredients. I made a simple sauce with lemon and olive oil but it didn't seem right. Then a lightbulb when off and i splashed some soy sauce over it, took a bite, then BAM an explosion of flavor! I actually impressed myself lol here's the recipe:
- 1/2 lb vegetable bow-tie pasta
- 1 red onion slice (chopped)
- 1 small vine tomato (chopped)
- 3-4 asparagus
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp minced garlic (about 1 medium clove)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
I steamed the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes to cook it just a bit to bring out the flavor but still maintain all the nutrients. Then i placed it in a bowl of ice-water to keep it from cooking and preserve the crisp green texture. With the same pot of water i used to steam the asparagus, I cooked the pasta for approximately 12 minutes.
Once cooked, i placed the pasta and all the chopped ingredients with the lemon, soy sauce, and olive oil then tossed it. (You can serve this pasta salad hot or cold)
Here are some other great finds at Whole Foods:
Quinoa (a grain like couscous) is SUPER healthy for you and easy to cook. Check these nutrient facts
French macaroons (*dies a little* my faaavorite- and these are all-natural)
Mint Water (yes i drink that chocolate mint, it's delicious)
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