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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Pasta Dinner, Well Sort Of...

Sounds like most of you are in the "I hate numbers" camp. Luckily we have the other camp to help us out! I'm almost done and will have them mailed out today! That feels good. Then they have to be looked over by the accountant and he can give me the bad news then. Oh well, such is life...and taxes!


Last night was a pasta night for ease of preparation. I did something a little different for me. We had left over mung bean sprouts hanging out in the fridge that needed to be used, so I thought to try something different. Yes, I can and will eat pasta, but I really burned myself out on it when we were in college and then when I was pregnant with Jay. We are talking almost every meal for about 7 years. It was always loaded with vegetables, but still I'm kind of over it. So, I sauteed the bean sprouts with some mustard greens and added a little tomato paste (totally thought of you Jessica and your sandwiches), with some garlic and onion powder.


This was so good! Since I only lightly sauteed the sprouts, they seriously had the texture of noodles.


I had it along side some savory nutritional yeast waffles. This meal is definitely not the norm and I know it seems weird, but it was definitely fun and a different spin on using mung beans.

Does anyone have any strange combinations they want to share?
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23 comments:

  1. Estela @ Weekly BiteMarch 30, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What an incredible meal!! Looks delicious :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    not strange to me. Love that combo. Savory, crunchy, and heathy!

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  3. Heather (Where's the Beach)March 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I think this looks fantastic! I love bean sprouts and never remember to pick them up though. So glad you're almost out of numbers hell too. Hope that means you're going to have a great Wednesday!

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  4. Lauren @ Spiced PlateMarch 30, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a great idea! I love love love sprouts. I also like strange combinations of foods -- but they always taste good -- that's what matters most!

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  5. LifeasKristinaMarch 30, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    mmm looks delish-i'm always into "weird" combos! Glad you're done with those numbers!

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  6. Tip Top ShapeMarch 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What a unique meal!! Looks fantastic!

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  7. MelissaNibblesMarch 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I like using the tofu shiratki noodles when I feel burned out on pasta.

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  8. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly VegMarch 30, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love mung bean sprouts!! Great idea to use them as "pasta"!

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  9. Holly @ The Runny EggMarch 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I don't know if I've ever had mung beans.

    I think this looks delicious Sarena!

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  10. Pure2raw twinsMarch 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Looks great!! A wonderful flavor combo!

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  11. HeatherMarch 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I've never had mung bean sprouts before. They look.........interesting. :)
    Strange food combos are usually the best!

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  12. MeganMarch 30, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I wish I could do sprouts, but something about the texture weirds me out. I prefer using spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute. Your pics still look yummy though!

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  13. EmilyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    This dish looks fresh and delicious. :) Hope you're having a great week!

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  14. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)March 30, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love weird combinations- my family is horrified by them, but I swear they taste good!

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  15. SusanMarch 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Well, as a snack yesterday, I ate oat bran with garlic hummus and peanut butter. I thought that was a little odd. But it was tasty!

    Question: if I wanted to make savory nooch PANCAKES would I have to tweak your recipe at all?

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  16. AverieMarch 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    i think your food looks great!

    weird combos...oh yesterday i squirted some salad dressing on popcorn and added nooch. it was actually great :)

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  17. NicoleMarch 30, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    This sounds great to me! I am the queen of weird combinations and love squash in the spiralizer, so it looks delish to me!

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  18. Jess@HealthyExposuresMarch 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    This doesn't seem weird to me at all! I guess great minds think alike :P I'd be totally cool walking into a restaurant and ordering that, haha. Love the tomato paste, too ;) Mmm- now I want a sandwich with tomato paste and hummus!! It's been too long since I've had one ;) Speaking of weird combos, that might be mine...tomato paste on sandwiches. haha.

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  19. Simply LifeMarch 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    i love that you had it with waffles - adds that extra touch!

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  20. leeMarch 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Here's a strange combo that I like. I realize that it's totally not going to work for you because it's dairy but I like combining peanut butter and cottage cheese. I know, it's super weird!

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  21. CzesiaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    O my gosh I must try this, what a great idea!

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  22. Faith @ lovelyaschargedMarch 31, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Even though I eat tons of pasta, I can't imagine burning out on it! The veggie sautee sounds like a delicious alternative though!

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  23. DebraApril 1, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    It looks delicious! Those bananas- yum!
    Blessings, Debra
    Raw Vegan Diet

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