Lectin-Free Vegan Basil and Artichoke Shirataki Fettuccine Pasta

This Lectin-Free Vegan Basil and Artichoke Shirataki Fettuccine Pasta recipe is a treat for anyone following a lectin-free and vegan diet who also misses traditional comfort food meals.

I created it in an attempt to find a lectin-free substitute for cashews that's normally used in creamy vegan sauces.  I've made many, many, many vegan sauces, vegan cheeses, vegan dips, vegan dressings, vegan cheesecakes, etc. in my 5+ years of sharing recipes on my website.  And they all contained cashews as the "magic ingredient" used as a substitute for dairy in traditional S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) recipes.

But if you are following a lectin-free diet, you know that cashews are a big N.O. no.

The only other bland lectin-free nut I could think of that would work was pine nuts, so that's what I used.

And it turned out ~so~ very good and maybe even better than if I would have used cashews.  All you have to do is prepare your noodles (which takes less than 5 minutes) and put all the ingredients for the sauce into a Vitamix to blend and you're ready to go!

The no-cook sauce is a thick and creamy alfredo-type sauce and it's tossed with chopped fresh basil and chopped artichokes which gives the dish a slightly tangy flavor.  And to keep the recipe 100% lectin-free, I paired it with Shirataki Fettuccine Noodles, but you could use regular fettuccine noodles or even a gluten-free version if you didn't need the recipe to be lectin-free.

This healthier recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, lectin-free, egg-free and soy-free.

 

5 Fast Facts About Basil:*

• 2 teaspoons provide 60% dv of vitamin K
• 2 teaspoons provide 5.9% dv of calcium
• provides anti-inflammatory benefits
• good for digestive tract health
• anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial

5 Fast Facts About Artichokes:*

• lowers blood cholesterol levels
• rich in anti-oxidants
• improves bone mineralization and calcification
• excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
• contains anti-inflammatory benefits

5 Fast Facts About Pine Nuts:*

• great source of iron
• contains protein and magnesium
• high in anti-oxidants
• good as an appetite suppressant
• good source of fiber

5 Fast Facts About Almonds (Almond Milk):*

• helps to regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
• energy booster
• loaded with calcium and fiber
• ¼ cup contains 8 grams of vegan protein
• high in anti-oxidants

5 Fast Facts About Nutritional Yeast:*

• vegan source of vitamin B12
• contains 18 amino acids and is a complete protein
• boosts immune system
• excellent anti-oxidant
• contains 15 minerals

5 Fast Facts About Lemons:*

• extremely alkaline to the body
• blood purifier
• excellent for detoxification
• balances blood sugar levels
• contains powerful anti-bacterial properties

5 Fast Facts About Garlic:*

• regulates blood sugar levels
• lowers high blood pressure
• contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
• anti-viral
• helps to lower cholesterol levels

5 Fast Facts About Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:*

• lowers blood cholesterol levels
• rich in anti-oxidants
• improves bone mineralization and calcification
• excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
• contains anti-inflammatory benefits

5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*

• contains 84 minerals
• unrefined, unprocessed, raw
• promotes stable pH balance in cells
• controls water levels in the body
• aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

 

 

  The recipe and photographs for "Gluten-Free Vegan Basil and Artichoke Shirataki Fettuccine Pasta" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home™ website are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.

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