Tolerant Pasta is unlike other gluten free pastas I have found on the market. Not only does it add a dose of color to a dish, but it adds a subtle flavor. I cooked the pasta 2 minutes less than the box suggested, drained, then added the pasta into the sauce and cooked to marry the flavors. The penne holds up to cooking!
Base Ingredients:
Black-eyed Peas
Kohlrabi
Red Onion
Garlic
Cauliflower
Oil
Vegetable broth
Unsalted butter
Lemon juice
Nutrition:
Black-eyed peas are low in calories and high in fiber. They are a source of protein for vegetarians and contain potassium, zinc, and iron.
Kohlrabi is low in calories and high in dietary fiber like black-eyed peas. It is a rich source of vitamin C and B complex vitamins. It is a good source of calcium, potassium, and iron.
Substitutions:
Shallots for onion and garlic
Vidalia onion for sweet flavor
Black beans or chickpeas for black-eyed peas
Chicken or beef broth for vegetable broth
Instructions:
Cut ½ a red onion into small pieces
Dice 4-6 cloves of garlic (depending on size)
Trim the leaves off the kohlrabi and save for another recipe. Remove the outer skin of the kohlrabi and dice into small pieces (just a bit larger than your pieces of onion).
Cut a cup of cauliflower florets into small pieces
Sautee vegetables in 1 tbsp of oil (I used walnut oil) and 1 cup of vegetable broth until tender.
Add 1 cup of black-eyed peas (drain and rinse beans from a can OR use beans you have rehydrated already).
In a separate put bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of uncooked pasta and stir from time to time to check for doneness. Cook about 5 minutes, removing the pasta when it is just a bit el dente.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water
Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the vegetables. Add 1 TBSP unsalted butter, 2 TBSP lemon juice (fresh squeezed is ideal), and some of the reserved pasta water. Add the pasta water ¼ cup at a time. Use it only to integrate the dish. You may not need to use it all! You are coating the pasta, not creating a sauce.
Serve: Enjoy this side dish to accompany a sandwich or animal protein. Sprinkle with feta or parmesan if you wish to add a salty/creamy taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you wish a bit of a crunch.
Cooking Time: From set up to clean up 30-45 minutes
TIP: Make this a main dish by serving on a bed of lettuce or kale.
