Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine bean-powered pasta</a> is not only great in taste and texture; it also provides a good amount of protein and fiber per serving. Their <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/edamame-spaghetti.html">Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a> and <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/black-bean-spaghetti.html">Organic Black Bean Spaghetti </a>contain 24 g of protein per 2 oz serving - almost three times more than regular pasta and twice that of chickpea or lentil.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4782/38869441520_586b01242e_z.jpg" /><br /><br />To enjoy the best of both worlds, I used two different spaghetti - Edamame Spaghetti and Black Bean Spaghetti, to create this dish - <b>Edamame and Black Bean Spaghetti with Steamed Vegetables in <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Vegetarian Tofu Green Curry</a></b><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4793/26811572778_16e6659c3e_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Edamame, Black Bean Spaghetti with Vegetables and Tofu Green Curry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Black Bean Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1 serving of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">vegetarian tofu green curry</a> (try this easy and delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry</a>)<br />1 cup finely shredded kale, red cabbage<br />1 cup thinly sliced zucchini<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the kale, cabbage, and zucchini for 5 minutes. Set aside with the cooked spaghetti, and mix them. Ladle green curry over the vegetables and spaghetti.<br /><br />Unlike traditional pastas, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pastas</a>* are made from 100% organic beans and are loaded with plant-based protein (25 grams per serving!), iron and fiber. Explore Cuisine pastas are all certified gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, making them the perfect option for everyone at the dinner table.<br /><br />Other recipes made with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta</a>:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><i>*The samples received were complimentary and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</i><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4795/39969786474_04b2523123.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

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Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with Veggies Kale, Zucchini, Green Beans

Beans on beans, pulses or more pulses. What do you say? Plant-protein power! Made from organic edamame and mung bean, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine's gluten-free fettuccine</a>* carries the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">leftover bean "sauce"</a> very well and makes a nice warm veggie pasta lunch on a cool breezy day. Alternatively, make a quick <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">chickpea salad</a>, toss it with pasta and save this pasta salad or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a> for the hot summer days.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4790/40006342474_9f3dd6fc69_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">bean fettuccine</a>* on its own tastes very flavorful, warm or at room temperature (cooked and allowed to cool a few minutes). Personally, I enjoy the natural bean flavor of this pasta as it shines through without any sauce, just like this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4788/40006342354_22cf365549.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">*The pasta samples received were complimentary from Explore Cuisine, and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Other recipes made with Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with Veggies Kale, Zucchini, Green Beans

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Explore Cuisine Organic Bean Pasta

Made with two gluten-free ingredients - organic edamame and organic mung beans, this vegetarian-friendly protein-rich (24g protein per serving size) pasta alternative boasts high nutritional value. <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas.html">Explore Cuisine bean pastas</a>* are all certified gluten-free, vegan and kosher.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4776/39969787424_a949a8903a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />There are some other brands of gluten-free chickpea and lentil pasta in the market that cooks soft and mushy, but this <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas.html">bean pasta from Explore Cuisine</a>* does not.  In fact, within 4-5 minutes, this pasta cooks to <i>al-dente</i> which was what I wanted for my noodle salad. The "beany" taste is also a pleasant surprise - in a beany good way!  If you have tried fresh yuba (tofu skins) before, this bean pasta tastes similar.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4800/40679871351_91e2b2d8bb_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004UB9P38&asins=B004UB9P38&linkId=60210e04c50981b1c771be63f0a313fe&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Organic Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 serving size <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine</a>*, cook according to directions<br />1.5 cups of finely shredded green kale and red cabbage<br />1/2 cups of thinly sliced red bell peppers<br />Few thin slices of red radish<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1 clove minced garlic + 1 tsp coconut vinegar +2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil + pinch of ground black pepper + pinch of dried oregano herb<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: When the pasta is slightly cooled, mix all the ingredients and toss well with dressing.<br /><br />Other recipes made with Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><i>*The samples received were complimentary and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</i><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4780/40679872621_2b73e610c5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Explore Cuisine Organic Bean Pasta

Made with two gluten-free ingredients - organic edamame and organic mung beans, this vegetarian-friendly protein-rich (24g protein per servi...

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Roasted Artichoke, Mushrooms, Chickpeas Pasta

A simple one-bowl salad of everything, combines two cooking techniques in vegetables preparation -via roasting and steaming. The cauliflower and broccoli could have jolly well been roasted to charred-smoky deliciousness; but personally, I prefer my fresh cruciferous vegetables - steamed e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/steamed-purple-cauliflower.html">Steamed Purple Cauliflower</a>, or stir-fried e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/04/broccoli-stir-fry-brown-beech-mushrooms.html">Stir-Fried Broccoli with Beech Mushrooms</a>. Steaming, in this case, retains maximum nutrients using shorter time (10 mins or less), and lower cooking temperature 100degC steam-temperature.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1577/24627193984_91ed756304_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=5NT35KF2GSUQ52TY&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Roasted Artichoke, Mushroom, Chickpea Pasta</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 portabello mushrooms, gently wipe/clean the mushroom with a damp kitchen towel<br />1 can artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed, then patted dry<br />1 can organic chickpea, drained and rinsed, then patted dry<br />1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potatoes<br />Handful of cauliflower and broccoli florets, steamed 8 min or less(depending on size of florets), and set aside<br />Cooked pasta<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 400F. Place mushrooms, artichoke, chickpea, and sweet potato on separate trays. Season with salt and pepper, then roast in for 20-30minutes, checking halfway after about 12-15minutes (give the tray a good shake for uniform roasting), then finish roasting. Allow the mushrooms to cool a little, then slice them. Add sliced mushrooms, artichokes, chickpea, sweet potato to a bowl and toss thoroughly. Add cooked pasta, and steamed cauliflower, broccoli, then mix well.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1549/25231571076_e8e90f9054_z.jpg" /><br /><br />There you have, everything healthy complete in a bowl - well-balanced and nutritious!<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/mushrooms+chickpea+pasta+salad" rel="tag">mushrooms chickpeas pasta salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+salad" rel="tag">pasta salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Roasted Artichoke, Mushrooms, Chickpeas Pasta

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Tomato Fried Eggs with Garlic Kale Pasta

<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Fried Eggs</a> 番茄炒蛋 may sound ordinary but this simple classic Chinese home-style dish is nutritious and delicious. Very often, tomato fried eggs is prepared as a side-dish typically paired with steamed rice or rice congee/porridge.<br /><br />How about turning them into a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/one-dish">one-dish</a> pasta meal today, with additional <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/01/baby-kale-with-garlic-and-shallots.html">sauteed garlic kale</a> and sweet peppers.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/15074150325_5a0bc1d383_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Homey delicious, and homey good.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15026950106_132a2f7acf_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004RIY4J4&asins=B004RIY4J4&linkId=WUDYLKJBCLFHHICM&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Tomato Fried Eggs with Garlic Kale, Sweet Peppers Pasta </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 organic tomato<br />1 organic egg lightly whisked<br />1 green onion, separate white and green parts, both finely diced<br />2-3 cups of finely sliced/chopped kale<br />4-5 sweet pepper, thinly sliced<br />1 clove garlic<br />Pasta, boiled/cooked, set aside<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a pot, fry the white parts of onions in 1tsp of cooking oil, then add tomato and fry till juices are released. Slowly add in egg and allow it to "curdle" like a soft scrambled egg (refer to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Fried Eggs</a> <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">recipe</a>). When done, dish out and set aside. Add another 1tsp cooking oil, fry the garlic, then add the kale and sweet pepper and saute till cooked. Add in cooked pasta, mix well. Add in tomato fried eggs, mix well.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+fried+eggs" rel="tag">tomato fried eggs</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+eggs+kale+pasta" rel="tag">tomato egg kale pasta</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Tomato Fried Eggs with Garlic Kale Pasta

Tomato Fried Eggs 番茄炒蛋 may sound ordinary but this simple classic Chinese home-style dish is nutritious and delicious. Very often, tomato f...

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Martha Stewart One-Pot Pasta

Have you heard of the one-pot pasta dish, in which you actually cook the pasta AND the ingredients altogether from time-zero to finish, in the same pot?<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14316944006_61e92d39e6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />I came across it a long time ago actually, but only managed to have it tried-and-tested recently. This is a god-send solution for lazy cooks like me. Thanks, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/978784/one-pan-pasta">Martha Stewart</a>. Now I question myself, as to: why have I not known this even much earlier?  Previously, however easy it may sound, even to make the simplest pasta dish like <i><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/06/capellini-aglio-e-olio-with-zucchini.html">Aglio Olio</a>, </i>there was still a need to heat up the pan with oil, saute the garlic and tomatoes and set up another pot to boil (cook) the pasta.<br /><br />Oh, but now, with this one-pot pasta, one-pot does it all! And I am quite happy with the results.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14153418899_6d469b0175_z.jpg" /> <br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>If you are looking for a more robust and flavorful dish, you probably cannot skip steps. You have to saute the onions, garlic and tomatoes to exude more flavors from these ingredients. However, if one day, you are REALLY (I mean, REALLY) running out of time or just cannot spare another 5 minutes of effort and energy to cook something, this one-pot method will be your savior. A light-tasting dish not lacking in flavor but much easier to cook.<br /><br />I had 5 minutes more to spare on this day. What I did differently - blanched/steamed some broccoli, and finely crumbled cooked (leftover) salmon by the sides to make the pasta more complete. The one-pot method already saved me some cooking time, so prepping some sides came as a bonus.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/14153466500_5973bcef05_o.jpg" /> <br /><br />It was adapted from this <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1083334/martha-stewarts-one-pot-pasta-recipe">One-Pan</a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1082364/our-original-one-pot-pasta">Pasta</a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/978784/one-pan-pasta">recipe</a>, and I did not follow the recipe to a T, as usual. <span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: Need to add less water the next time as the water did not reduce completely after the pasta was cooked, and I was left with some more liquid. If the water quantity had been more precise, the cooking liquid would have been completely reduced and absorbed by the pasta.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14340076995_dc32d211dc_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/one+pot+pasta" rel="tag">one pot pasta</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Mixed Vegetables Saute Pesto Pasta 蔬菜青酱意大利面

With <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/pesto-chicken.html">pesto</a>, I do not even have to cook a sauce for pasta anymore! Okay, quite frankly, some of my <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pasta">pasta dishes</a> e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/ratatouille-inspired-roasted-vegetables.html">Roasted Vegetables with Pasta</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/black-trumpet-chanterelle-mushroom-pasta.html">Kale and Tomatoes with Pasta</a>, do not need sauces. Sometimes, a glorious vegetables-saute or <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/ratatouille-inspired-roasted-vegetables.html">vegetables-roast</a> is good enough to be the "sauce" for pasta.<br /><br />But if there is <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pesto">homemade pesto</a>, ready in the fridge waiting for you, why not use it to make a good dish better? <br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/14815992536_fb01636e8c_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Think of <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pesto">pesto</a> like a salad dressing, a spread, a dip, a sauce - it is very versatile in appetizers such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/09/pesto-cucumber-bites.html">Pesto Cucumber Bites</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/09/pesto-pita-bites.html">Pesto Pita Bites</a>; side-dishes e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/10/hasselback-potato-with-yogurt-pesto.html">Hasselback Potato with Yogurt-Pesto Dressing</a>, and entrees such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/pesto-chicken.html">Pesto Chicken</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/kale-heirloom-tomato-pesto-sauce-pizza.html">Pesto Pizza</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/14838966945_6ff42f7df1_z.jpg " /> <br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B008H4SLV6&asins=B008H4SLV6&linkId=6O3WRU5LVUMPXTLO&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Mixed Vegetables Saute Pesto Pasta 蔬菜青酱意大利面</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 organic zucchini, sliced to bite-size<br />1 organic bell pepper, sliced to bite-size<br />2 handfuls of organic broccoli florets<br />1 handful of cauliflower florets<br />4-5 cloves of garlic, minced<br />Cooked pasta<br />2-3 tbsp <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/basil-walnut-pesto.html">pesto</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/basil-walnut-pesto.html">homemade</a> or store-bought<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower with garlic.  Toss sauteed vegetables, pesto and pasta altogether. Serve warm, or at room-temperature.<br /><br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/14652262200_71e895fd9e_z.jpg " />  <br /><br />Now, I can have one-dish pasta meal, anytime, without the need to prepare a sauce on the stove-top. How good! A meal so light, healthy and tasty.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+pesto+pasta" rel="tag">vegetables pesto pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pesto%20pasta" rel="tag">pesto pasta</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Mixed Vegetables Saute Pesto Pasta 蔬菜青酱意大利面

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White Wine Mussels with Kale and Pasta

<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>Seen it once, passed on it. Seen it again, in the bag.<br /><br />Well, I do have qualms about frozen shellfish products. Personally, I like my <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/06/pasta-with-steamed-clams-vongole-aglio.html">shellfish</a> such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/07/steamed-clams-capellini-with-arugula.html">clams</a> or mussels - fresh. Bought when fresh, then cooked and consumed fresh. <br /><br />Still I gave in, as this Trader Joes product at $3.99 came as value to me, and the ingredients are reasonably decent. Most importantly, a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/03/sausage-peas-fried-rice.html">frozen product</a> like this keeps well for "emergency" home-cooking.<br /><br />Let's say I am in a rush to have even 30 minutes in the kitchen. Then a 15-minute dish like this might do the trick.<br /><br />Fresh clams or mussels cooks fast, you may say, you do not even need 15 minutes. But again, how can fresh clams or mussels be available if you do not even step out of the house to buy some? With fresh shellfish especially, you already need to be planning ahead. Plan to cook them....and cook them on the same day! So if you do not plan ahead, this frozen mussel item is the next best alternative.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/728/20421065313_26de6c0f81_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Instead of enjoying it as an appetizer, I find that this works well with pasta as a meal which is even better for me. If I have no time to cook, how can I even think of preparing an appetizer. A one-dish meal is more appropriate.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/21042126465_e008d548b6_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FUF5K8W&asins=B00FUF5K8W&linkId=IITWXTBNMC4Y4CIP&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Pasta and Kale with White Wine </b><b>Mussels</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cloves garlic<br />3-4 small or medium organic tomatoes<br />Organic kale<br />Cooked pasta<br />1 package Trader Joes Mussels in White Wine Sauce, prepare accordingly to package instructions <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Boil pasta, set aside. Cook some vegetables (saute garlic, tomatoes, till tomatoes cooked down and saute some kale into it). Toss in pasta with vegetables and when mussels are ready, serve with pasta (Note: I have shucked the mussels after they were cooked and toss the mussel meat with the pasta and vegetables so it is easier to enjoy as a one-dish).<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/white+wine+mussels" rel="tag">white wine mussels</a></span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Pumpkin and Mushroom Rice Vermicelli Noodle 南瓜米粉

Pumpkin Noodle, or specially Pumpkin Rice Vermicelli is as familiar as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/garlic-kabocha-squash-pumpkin-rice.html">Pumpkin Rice</a> to many of us. However, you may have noticed that I have used pasta, in replacement of rice vermicelli in this recipe; well, not just any pasta but Angel Hair pasta. That is the only pasta, that in my opinion, comes closest to rice vermicelli.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14424214576_bee04a7039_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004RIY4J4&asins=B004RIY4J4&linkId=WUDYLKJBCLFHHICM&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Pumpkin and Mushroom Noodle 南瓜米粉 </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>: <br />1 small shallot, finely minced<br />3-4 green onions, sliced to 3 parts, each part approximate finger length<br />3-5 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />1/2 wedge kabocha squash, peeled, thinly sliced<br />4-5 fresh shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced<br />1/4 lb organic ground chicken (Optional. Omit if vegetarian)<br />1/4 wedge cabbage, julienned/thinly sliced <br />Some water<br />1-2 tsp organic light soy sauce<br />Salt and ground white pepper to taste<br />Noodles, rice vermicelli or angel hair pasta <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute the shallots, green onions, garlic till fragrant. Add the ground chicken, breaking up to small bits while frying (omit if vegetarian). Add mushrooms and fry till slightly tender. Add soy sauce and pinch of white pepper and mix well. Add 1/2 cup water/chicken stock, cover pot and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Add the squash and mix well. Add more water/chicken stock till mixture is partially submerge. Cover pot, simmer for about 8-10  minutes till squash is cooked. Add cabbage and simmer for another 3 minutes. When flavors have all developed, add cooked noodles, and allow it to absorb the gravy/liquid while gently mixing.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2909/14260901487_4f9d574485_z.jpg " /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+rice+vermicelli" rel="tag">vegetables rice vermicelli</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/rice+vermicelli" rel="tag">rice vermicelli</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Pumpkin and Mushroom Rice Vermicelli Noodle 南瓜米粉

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Khorasan Wheat (Kamut) Bean Salad

The last time I made <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">Garbanzo Beans/Chickpea Salad</a>, I enjoyed it quite a lot. As a result, such <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">bean salads</a> make quite a regular appearance, especially on hot summer days; and given a new spin each time. As always, if I can accomplish a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/07/easy-bibimbap-mixed-vegetables-rice.html">one-dish meal</a> in a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/03/gado-gado-peanut-sauce-vegetables-salad.html">salad</a>, why not?<br /><br />Time to add some carbs.<br /><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/13136449673_63c9fea6fb_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00005B8K5&asins=B00005B8K5&linkId=VEXPAFMVKZPHC2ZA&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>Pasta it shall be. Not the usual pasta, not even whole wheat pasta. But organic Khorasan (Kamut®) wheat, an ancient grain that is not only rich in healthy fiber, protein, and magnesium but also a good source of iron, thiamin Vitamin B1, niacin Vitamin B3, and zinc.<br /><br />The rich nutty flavors of Khorasan wheat complements the sweet tangy dressing and refreshing bell peppers and herbs notes in this <b>Khorasan Wheat (Kamut®) Bean Salad</b>.<br /><br />I am guessing I will be faulted when I say this but this salad makes a very good TV dinner (or rather, maybe computer-streamed videos these days?). As one eats guilt-free, one commits another sin of a sit-down meal with "eyes-hooked-on-screen". <br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2158/13136338685_b0df003687_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ingredients: Organic bell peppers, dressing, thinly sliced shallots, mixture of organic red kidney and chickpeas, pasta shells</span></i><br /><br />Besides ease of preparation and it being a one-dish, this salad can be made in a batch (stores well in the fridge for about three days) and serves very well as make-ahead meals, or quite a substantial side-dish to entrees such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/04/parchment-baked-cod-en-papillote-easy.html"><i>En-Papillote</i> Cod</a>/ <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/05/parchment-baked-trout-en-papillote.html">Trout</a>/ <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/06/salmon-zucchini-carrots-in-parchment-en.html">Salmon </a>or <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2009/06/roast-chicken-with-spices.html">Roasted Chicken</a>.<br /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/13136449053_5b4b9132a6.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Dressing: Organic apple cider vinegar (ACV), raw honey, cold-pressed flax seed oil</i></span><br /><br />The original <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">bean salad</a> <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">recipe </a>is found <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">here</a>.<br /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/13136338375_68c20039ae_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Fresh herbs, red onion and homemade vinegar-based dressing give canned beans a refreshing taste!<br /><br />In addition to sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a>, this post will also be shared with <a href="http://zestysouthindiankitchen.com/2015/09/my-legume-love-affair-87.html">My Legume Love Affair #87 (guest host: Zesty South Indian Kitchen)</a>, current owner <a href="http://foodandspice.blogspot.ca/p/mlla.html" target="_blank">Food and Spice</a> and original creator <a href="http://thewellseasonedcook.blogspot.in/2009/07/my-legume-love-affair-past-present.html" target="_blank">The Well Seasoned Cook</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Khorasan+%20Wheat+bean+salad" rel="tag">Khorasan Wheat bean salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/kamut+wheat+salad" rel="tag">kamut bean salad</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Khorasan Wheat (Kamut) Bean Salad

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