5 Ingredients Hummus Pasta
Hummus pasta has been a staple in my diet for years. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s budget-friendly, made with common pantry ingredients, and comes together in only 20 minutes. Plus, it's required only 5 ingredients and one pot to make it!
5 Ingredients Hummus Pasta
This Hummus Pasta is an easy, filling, and delicious dinner fix! All you need is 5 ingredients, 20 minutes, and one pot to make this healthy and hearty main.
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 2-3 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Pasta of choice, gluten-free if necessary
- ⅔–1 cup Garlic Hummus
- ¼ cup Sun-dried Tomatoes, sliced
- ½ –¾ cup Filtered Water
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- Fresh Parsley or Basil, for serving
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions.
- Use a colander to drain your pasta, but do not rinse. Return the pot to the stove over medium-low heat. Mix the hummus and 1/2 cup of filtered water together in the base of the pot, then slowly whisk additional water into the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency. Add in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the pasta to the pot and fold it into the sauce. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, plus any salt & pepper if necessary. Transfer into serving bowls, top with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
2/3 cup of Hummus will lightly coat the pasta; if you’d like things to be saucier, I suggest using 1+ cup. You can also experiment with different flavors of Hummus!Vegan Fried Rice
Vegan Fried Rice. A simple recipe with just a few ingredients. So tasty and you can use your favorite veggies, it’s always delicious!
Vegan Fried Rice
This dish reminds me of the Chinese-style rice you can find at some restaurantsPrep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice (200 grams)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (80 grams)
- 1/2 cup peas (80 grams)
- 1 or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 carrot
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions. I recommend you to cook it the day before.
- If you use fresh or frozen peas and corn kernels, cook them according to package directions. If you use canned peas or corn kernels, skip this step.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet, add chopped garlic and onion and diced carrots, cook them over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add peas and corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, soy sauce or tamari and cook for 2 or 3 minutes or until rice is hot.
5 Ingredient Mexican Quinoa
This healthy Mexican quinoa recipe uses only 5 ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes. It's quick, easy, and super delicious!
5 Ingredient Mexican Quinoa
This dish reminds me of the Mexican-style rice you can find at some restaurantsPrep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 15 oz can organic black beans
- 3 cups cooked white quinoa from 1 cup uncooked
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- Cilantro to garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and black beans and cook until corn is tender about 3 minutes.
- Add quinoa and cumin and stir to combine. Cook until quinoa is hot and begins to get a little crunchy, stirring constantly about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salsa and cook until everything is combined and quinoa begins to dry out a little more, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 - 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
- Garnish with cilantro is optional.