Serves 4
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
This delicious meal is a cinch to make, especially when you use white beans that you've already prepared.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. whole-grain bow tie pasta
- 2 carrots - 1 chopped, 1 shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 2 cups cooked white beans, thawed and drained, if using frozen
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a blender, combine the chopped carrot, ginger, garlic, water, canola oil, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Blend the mixture until it's very smooth, then set aside.
- When the pasta is done, drain and rinse it. In a large bowl, toss the bow ties with the dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
- When the pasta has cooled, add the shredded carrot, celery, and cooked white beans. Toss the salad and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1-1/2 cups) : Calories 507 ● Total Fat 19 g (30% DV) ● Saturated Fat 2 g (11% DV) ● Cholesterol 0 mg (0% DV) ● Sodium 88 mg (4% DV) ● Total Carbohydrate 67 g (22% DV) ● Fiber 10 g (39% DV) ● Sugars 7 g ● Protein 16 g (31% DV) ● Vitamin A (119% DV) ● Iron (23% DV)
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