Hi there!
This is exciting. My name is Kirstin. I am a blogger, nutrition student, and big-time foodie. I'm a huge advocate for nutrition education and being able to share knowledge as I learn more about health and nutrition. I love developing tasty recipes centered around fresh, seasonal food, and helping others with their journey towards living a healthier & happier life.
I thought I'd share one of my most popular recipes here on Steemit today as an introductory post. This recipe wasn’t exactly the most creative one that I’ve ever developed, but it is definitely one of my favourites. There is nothing like a classic bowl of pesto pasta, with the green goodness of basil, strong Italian cheese, and comforting pasta. This take on pesto pasta includes a whole lot of delicious extras, including olives, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and Buffalo mozzarella, and this actually makes it a very flavourful, and rather well-balanced meal. YUM!
Easy Pesto Pasta
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 cups cooked wholewheat / brown rice penne
2 Tbsp basil pesto
1/2-1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups baby spinach / rocket leaves
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup olives, sliced
1 large ball of Buffalo Mozzarella
Salt & pepper, to taste
Method
- Place a pot of water on the stove and bring to the boil. Prepare pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside when al dente (cooked).
- Place the pasta back into the empty pot. Add the pesto, chickpeas, baby spinach, olives, and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and mix everything together well.
- Divide between two bowls. Tear the Buffalo Mozzarella apart and divide between the bowls.
Enjoy!
I love a yummy pesto recipe. This looks so good.
Thanks! Hope that you get to try it out sometime. Pesto pasta is a winner everytime :)
Awesome to see you here. Love your blog. Maybe you can share some of that old stuff here :) ... also, include a link to your blog so others can find it
Good idea! I will add the links to the blog now.
It's so beautiful to have you here on steemit. I took time to come welcome you and I know you will love it here. Welcome to our family. @greatness96
Nice to learn more about you and thanks for the recipe! I think tonight I'll make a pasta... with some similar touches! Are your future recipes going to be vegan?
What kind of recipes will you be sharing with us in the future?
Hi there :) Thanks for the comment. Not all of my recipes will be vegan, but most are vegetarian. I will usually include a couple of tweaks here and there for those that want to make them vegan. And then other additions for those who don't. Hope you enjoy the pasta!
sweet... looking forward to seeing some of your favourite recipes!