Cozy Winter Pasta

A cozy and comforting cold-weather meal can be alkaline and fill your body with healing nutrients. You just need to be strategic about the ingredients and spices. My cozy winter pasta is guaranteed to blow your mind and warm your heart.

It just takes 25 minutes to make—and I’d double up the recipe for easy leftover lunches. Bon Appétit.

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

• 1 medium head of broccoli
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 package of kelp noodles
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 1 handful chopped parsley
• 1 sprig of chopped rosemary
• 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400º. 
2. Toss the broccoli in olive oil, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Roast for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
3. Rinse and drain kelp noodles and soak in a pot of hot water.
4. While broccoli cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a sauté pan and cook leeks until melted—about 8 minutes.
5. Drain the kelp noodles and add them to the leeks. Cook for another 7-8 minutes.
6. Combine the broccoli in the pan. Add parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
7. (Optional) Add in a can of garbanzo beans for extra protein
8. Serve, soothe, and enjoy.

Another essential ingredient to enjoying a happy and healthy winter season is Acid-Kicking Vitamin D3 + K2. Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for your nervous and immune systems, but 75-90% of Americans are deficient during the dark and short winter days. 

This winter, be intentional about your well-being. Make a cozy pasta and prevent winter depression and illnesses with drops of Acid-Kicking Vitamin D3 + K2.