Protein Packed Weight Loss Pasta / Plant Based After 50

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well in dressings.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas provide creaminess while being more affordable.

Warm up a big pot of water.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté the vegetables on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic to the pot.

Stir in the spices: smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.

Add 3 cups of water and 1 cup of soy milk to the pot.

Add 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies to the pot.

Add the whole box (8 oz) of pasta to the pot.

Turn the heat up to bring the mixture to a boil, then turn it down to let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or according to pasta package directions.

Put a lid on the pot to help it boil faster.

Add 1 can of chickpeas to the pot for extra protein and fiber.

After the pasta is cooked, add 2 cups of chopped arugula and 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast to the pot.

Mix everything together and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.

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