Pasta Bil Laban

Pasta Bil Laban is a delightful vegan Lebanese pasta dish featuring a creamy, tangy sauce made from plant-based yogurt and fresh herbs. It's a perfect blend of comforting flavors with a vibrant touch of garlic and lemon, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 150 grams
• Plant-based yogurt - 200 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce by combining the plant-based yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
3. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the yogurt sauce to the pasta and toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
4. Serve the pasta warm, garnished with toasted pine nuts if desired, and additional parsley and mint for freshness.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from the yogurt and pasta.
• Contains fresh herbs that provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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