A big bowl of pasta happiness, but make it feel-good and fiber-rich. This one throws veggies and beans together in the tastiest 15-minute whirlwind, giving you a meal that’s bright, hearty, and low-stress. Basically: sunshine in pasta form.
Ingredients
- Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- Whole-wheat pasta (2 cups, cooked)
- Canned white beans (1 cup, drained and rinsed)
- Zucchini (1 medium piece, cut into thin fries)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Spinach (2 cups, loosely packed)
- Onions (1/2 cup, finely chopped)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Lemon (1/2 piece, sliced into wedges)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat your olive oil in a large pan. Once it’s warmed up, toss in the chopped onions. Let them soften and become fragrant.
- Add your zucchini fries and cherry tomatoes. Stir them, let them mingle, and allow the tomatoes to get glossy while the zucchini softens just a bit.
- Add in your spinach and watch it wilt dramatically, like it just heard some shocking gossip. Sprinkle in your garlic powder and black pepper. Stir everything together until the spinach is tender and the veggies look vibrant.
- Pour in your canned white beans. Because they’re already cooked, you’re just warming them up and letting them soak in the veggie goodness. A quick 1-2 minutes is all they need.
- Add your warm cooked pasta straight into the pan. Toss everything together. If things look a little dry, splash in a tablespoon of water or lemon juice.
- Turn off the heat, squeeze a little fresh lemon over everything, and taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Divide into bowls, admire your colorful masterpiece, and enjoy the fact that you made something gorgeous in just 15 minutes.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 345
- Protein: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Fat: 8g
- Serving Size: 2 servings