Carbonara Pasta Salad
A delightful combination of hearty farfalle pasta, crispy tempeh bacon, crunchy romaine, and sweet green peas tossed in a creamy dressing to add a burst of freshness and creaminess to your palate. Whether you follow a vegan lifestyle or love exploring new recipes, this Carbonara Pasta Salad is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 200 g farfalle pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2 hearts Romaine
- 1 cup green peas frozen
Tempeh Bacon
- 250 g tempeh (1 package)
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2½ tbsp Liquid Smoke
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Dressing
- 4 tbsp hemp seeds
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove small
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup soy milk (or other plant milk of choice)
- ¼ tsp salt (or more to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Vegan Parmesan
- 3/4 cup raw cashews or hemp seeds for NUT FREE
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- First, make your tempeh bacon. Slice into small pieces, marinate for a minimum of 5 minutes, and pan-fry till crispy.
- Make your dressing in a blender.
- Cook your pasta, and in the last 2 minutes of cooking, add in your green peas to cook. Run under cold water to cool.
- Add everything to a bowl with your chopped romaine and top with vegan parmesan.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings (if required).
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 24gFat: 22.4gSaturated Fat: 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.96gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.09gSodium: 771.5mgPotassium: 679.48mgFiber: 7.5gSugar: 14.9gVitamin A: 512.78IUVitamin C: 10.77mgCalcium: 129.62mgIron: 4.93mg
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