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Vegan High Protein Sweet Potato Harissa Pasta
A flavorful vegan pasta dish packed with plant-based protein, roasted sweet potatoes, and spicy harissa, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small sweet potato (cubed (about 2 cups))
- 1 bulb garlic (top cut off)
- 1 block silken tofu
- 0.25 cup harissa paste
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (recommended ½ teaspoon)
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper (recommended ¼ teaspoon)
- 0.5 lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 0.5 box pasta (if using Banza, enough for 1 full box)
- 0.5 cup basil or parsley (finely chopped for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast sweet potato and garlic on a parchment-lined sheet for 40-45 minutes until browned.
- Remove garlic from bulb. Blend roasted sweet potato, garlic, and sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Mix sauce with cooked pasta and top with chopped basil or parsley.
Notes
Roasting enhances sweetness and flavor. Adjust salt and spice to taste.