Cashew Cream Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic chickpea pasta
• 1 cup unsalted cashews
• 1 ½ cup boiled water (to soak cashews)
• ½ cubed green bell pepper
• ½ sliced yellow onion
• ½ tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tbsp Himalayan salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp oregano

Preparation Steps

1. Soak 1 cup of unsalted cashews for 30 minutes in 1 ½ cup of boiled water.
2. Blend the cashews along with the water and add Himalayan salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
3. Boil the chickpea pasta according to box instructions until al dente.
4. Warm coconut oil in a pan, add sliced onion and mix in the spices. Sauté for ~3 minutes.
5. Add cubed bell peppers and sauté another 2 minutes.
6. Mix in cashew cream sauce and heat to your preference.
7. Combine pasta, add dried oregano, and garnish with cilantro (optional).
8. Serve with optional hot sauce and a side of organic spring mix salad with olive oil.

Key Nutrients

• Onions: contain prebiotics, food for beneficial gut bacteria.
• Bell Peppers: rich in vitamin C, supports cellular health.
• Chickpea Pasta: provides zinc, essential for pancreatic enzyme production.
• Cashews: contain iron, needed for energy metabolism and reducing fatigue.