Healthy Meal: Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi Recipe

Entry #3275, February 19, 2014

Looking for a healthy recipe that you will love to eat? The Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi is a great healthy recipe to consider. It’s a mixture of nutritious and delicious ingredients like fava beans, vegetables and pasta. On top of its taste and nutrition, you will be amazed at how easy it is making this healthy recipe. With just a few ingredients that you commonly find in your fridge, you can easily follow the procedure and savor its taste in less than an hour.

Healthy Meal: Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi

Fava beans with pesto and cavatappi recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds unshelled fava beans (about 3 cups shelled)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 1 ounce)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound uncooked cavatappi pasta
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Fava beans and lemons

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Procedure

    1. Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Remove outer skins from beans; discard skins.

    2. Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute, and process until well blended.

    3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Combine pasta and basil mixture in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Add beans and tomatoes, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

That’s how easy you can make the Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi. The whole ingredients should yield around 8 servings of healthy recipe that’s suitable for vegetarians. For best results, make sure that your ingredients are fresh and the procedure is followed accordingly. Enjoy eating this healthy recipe and share moments with your loved ones.

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