Side dishe for 2
Green Carrot Pasta Primavera
$7.97for 440 minServes 2
Carrot ribbons and asparagus cook with peas, leek, garlic, and a fresh basil hemp sauce.
Photo: ohsheglows.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.53Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.13Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.98 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.99 per serving$7.97 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 large carrots
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 leek
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- scant 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or pink himalayan sea salt (optional)
Steps
- Cut the carrots into long thin ribbons, trim the asparagus, slice the leek, and chop the garlic.
- Blend the basil, sun-dried tomatoes, hemp seeds, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, water, and salt until mostly smooth.
- Heat the coconut or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the leek and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and peas, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add the carrot ribbons and cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
- Stir in the basil sauce and cook for 2 minutes, coating the vegetables evenly.
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