INGREDIENTS
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Pasta Salad Directions:
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Put 6 qts water on to boil, add pasta & salt, cook al dente, drain and rinse with cold water, set aside to cool
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Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large frying pan on medium-low
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Prep the veggies
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Add the garlic and ginger to the oil and sauté 5 minutes
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Turn up the heat to med-high, add the carrot, celery, beans & pepper
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Sauté another 5 minutes
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Turn heat to low, cover and cook another two minutes
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Add the veggies to the pasta
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Drain and rinse the beans, then add to pasta
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Add the parsley, olives, artichoke hearts, and dressing
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Lacto-veg: Add crumbled feta cheese if desired at this point (I assure you it isn't necessary)
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Mix well, adjust seasonings to taste, cover and chill for later, or devour immediately
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Protein Ebook
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Bean Cooking Directions:
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Soak beans 8 hours. Use hot water & change several times to cut soaking time to 2-4 hours
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Drain & rinse the soaked beans, cover with cold water to cover & bring to a boil
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Boil ten minutes & skim the foam
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Cover & simmer for 1 - 2 hours, until falling-apart tender