Pasta Baskets With Vegetables

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Delightful Pasta Baskets recipe filled with nutritious vegetables
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g dried vermicelli
1 dash olive oil
vegetable oil ( for deep frying )
30 ml sesame oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
100 g baby sweetcorn
100 g green beans , mangetout
2 carrots , thinly sliced
45 ml soya sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
560
Sugar
9g
Fat
32g
Pasta Baskets With Vegetables is a delicious recipe that incorporates nutritious vegetables with golden, crispy vermicelli. This dish is a unique way to enjoy a pasta recipe and provides an opportunity to introduce children to different vegetables. Using vermicelli instead of spaghetti or penne makes this recipe distinct. The addition of toasted sesame seeds at the end provides a nutty aroma and boosts the nutritional value of the recipe. This dish can be served as a vegan or vegetarian option and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Instructions

1.Boil water in a pot and cook vermicelli for 2-3 minutes until al dente.
2.Drain and add olive oil to prevent sticking.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan and fry vermicelli in batches until golden brown.
4.Scoop out the fried vermicelli and drain off excess oil on kitchen towels.
5.In a pan, heat sesame oil and fry garlic for a few seconds until fragrant.
6.Add baby sweetcorn, green beans, carrots and fry for 2-3 minutes over high heat.
7.Add soya sauce and mix well.
8.Add fried vermicelli to the pan and mix until vegetables are evenly distributed.
9.Serve hot, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

PROS

The crispy texture and savoury taste of Pasta Baskets provides an enjoyable eating experience
Adding different colourful vegetables to vermicelli increases the nutritional value
A great way to make children eat vegetables

CONS

Deep frying vermicelli increases the calorie count and fat content
The aroma of sesame oil may overpower the flavours of vegetables
Too much soya sauce can make the dish too salty

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables used in the recipe provide essential vitamins, minerals and fibre
Vermicelli contains complex carbohydrates which provide energy
Sesame seeds are a rich source of protein, healthy fats and vitamins

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