Vegan Chili Pasta with Veggies

Transitioning from 80% raw food to Whole Food Plant Based diet (WFPB) ***Cooking without oil and adapting my recipes accordingly***

2 cups dry elbow pasta (I used GF brown rice pasta. You can use spiral or other short pasta, but wouldn't recommend long noodles)

1 cup (240g) low-sodium veggie broth (I like the Pacific brand)

1 loosely filled cup (130g) finely chopped onion

2 small (365g) zucchini, sliced into half moons ¼ inch thick

1 cup (240g) homemade cashew milk (SEE NOTE below. DO NOT sub with store-bought cashew, it will NOT thicken like my version and will RUIN the dish)

1 cup (240g) tomato sauce

1 tablespoon dried Italian spice blend (with no salt or red pepper added)

2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder (I use my homemade blend)

4 large handfuls (100g) fresh spinach

¾ teaspoon salt (notice in directions you are adding salt at different times)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

½ teaspoon liquid smoke

I use this scale.

subheading: NOTE:

I only recommend making this with my homemade cashew milk. DO NOT USE store-bought, see note above recipe card why it doesn't work. I make my own cashew milk by adding 1/2 cup raw cashews to 1 1/2 cups filtered water and blend in a Vitamix until completely smooth. That's it, NO need to drain. You will ONLY be using 1 cup for the recipe. Store extra in fridge and I use it for baking, smoothies, oatmeal, etc. Cashew milk is absolutely going to give the BEST creamy results, so do not sub. I only recommend making this with my homemade cashew milk. DO NOT USE store-bought, see note above recipe card why it doesn't work. I make my own cashew milk by adding ½ cup raw cashews to 1 ½ cups filtered water and blend in a Vitamix until completely smooth. That's it, NO need to drain. You will ONLY be using 1 cup for the recipe. Store extra in fridge and I use it for baking, smoothies, oatmeal, etc. Cashew milk is absolutely going to give the BEST creamy results, so do not sub.

subheading: * NOTE 2:

Regarding the chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons will give it a very mild level of heat and chili flavor, whereas 3 teaspoons will give it a noticeable level of heat, I love the full 3 teaspoons but it may be too much for sensitive people and for kids. My daughter thought it was a tad too spicy, so if you are unsure, start with 1 1/2 teaspoons and you can always add more at the end after tasting. Regarding the chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons will give it a very mild level of heat and chili flavor, whereas 3 teaspoons will give it a noticeable level of heat, I love the full 3 teaspoons but it may be too much for sensitive people and for kids. My daughter thought it was a tad too spicy, so if you are unsure, start with 1 ½ teaspoons and you can always add more at the end after tasting.

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