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Bulking DinnerItalian High FibreVegetarian

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.

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Ingredients

  • 200g black beans
  • 160g pasta
  • 80g asparagus
  • 80g courgette
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the asparagus and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.

  3. 3

    Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the asparagus and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    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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