Pesto Shirataki with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans

- Product: Tofu shirataki
- Meal Type: Entrée
- Cuisine: Italian
- Level: Intermediate
- Special Consideration: Vegetarian
Directions
In the sink, rinse Tofu Shirataki well under water. Drain and pat well using paper towels. Add to a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes; drain well.
Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and oil in a mortar and pestle or food processor and blend until a paste forms. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and pulse until smooth. Toss pesto, cherry tomatoes, and green beans with the cooked noodles.
Recipe created by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos, stars of Cooking Channel's show Extra Virgin
SERVINGS
2
INGREDIENTS
2 (8 ounce) packages House Foods Tofu Shirataki (macaroni shape)
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 large clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup steamed green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories
- 490
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Fat
- 39g
- Saturated Fat
- 7g
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- Protein
- 15g
- Sodium
- 720mg
- Fiber
- 19g
- Sugars
- 5g


