Gluten intolerance is on the rise worldwide. People spend decades with that intolerance at a low level, and because it does not get to be life threatening, they live with low energy levels, skin rashes, difficult digestion, or other symptoms.
Likewise, veganism is not only coming up as a viable lifestyle – I see it as directionally vegan, as explained in my upcoming book Fitness from the Heart. It is also coming up as a way to avoid allergens like dairy products.
So this recipe meets both requirements: these pastas made with brown rice are gluten-free and vegan, and still contain wholesome ingredients, such as olive oil, garlic, and a few leaves of basil.
You can use regular pastas, of course, if you don’t mind the gluten and eggs they contain.
These gluten-free vegan pastas turned out perfect for a meal, light to digest yet very filling. I added fresh lemon juice on the second attempt, as well as a few leaves of kale, and it made it even better.
Gluten-free vegan pasta noodles in garlic and olive oil sauce
Ingredients
- 70 g brown rice noodle pasta You can use any type you like.
- 10 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 lemon juice
- 5 basil leaves
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- salt optional
Instructions
- Boil the noodles until fully cooked, then drain while reserving 3 tbsp of the broth they cooked in.
- In the pan you used for the noodles, add 3 tbsp olive oil and the crushed garlic. Cook at medium heat for no more than 2 minutes while stirring gently with a wooden spatula.
- Add the noodles back into the pan, mix with the garlic and oil.
- Serve on a large plate or bowl, add the basil leaves, lemon juice and the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Consume immediately.
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