Monday Challenge
Try a Bean-Based Pasta
So I saw these black spaghetti noodles on sale recently at my local ALDIs. And I thought black spaghetti noodles…I just don’t know...
I’ve tried and enjoyed red noodles made from red lentils and green noodles made from spinach so I decided why not give them a try. And they were delicious!
They’re black because they’re made with black soybeans. That’s the only ingredient – organic black soybean flour.
Healthy Eaters have a love-hate relationship with pasta.
Pasta is a comfort food. It’s what we grew up with. It’s what we eat when we want something fast and filling right?
And pasta, because it is cooked in water, doesn’t spike your blood sugar like bread that is made with the same amount of flour.
But what about pasta made from beans? Pasta made from beans, like chickpeas, black beans, and soybeans have more protein, more fiber, and more iron that traditional pasta. Bean-based pasta can have up to twice the protein and seven times the fiber of white pasta.
So go ahead and get your pasta fix 😊
Your Monday challenge is to try a bean-based pasta and reward yourself with better nutrition
I enjoyed my pasta with a chunky sauce and some steamed chard.
How will you enjoy bean-bassed pasta this week?
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