Basil Pesto Black Bean & Wholewheat Pasta Bowl with Asparagus
A comforting Italian bowl: black bean with wholewheat pasta, asparagus and courgette. Around 651 kcal and 33g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 160g pasta
- 80g asparagus
- 80g courgette
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the asparagus and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the asparagus and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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