California Grilled Veggie and Pesto Pasta Charred Summer Veggie Pasta with Fresh Basil Pesto Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (farfalle, penne, or rotini) 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red onion, sliced into rings 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Optional: pine nuts and fresh basil for garnish Directions: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and red onion in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill 3–4 minutes per side until charred and tender. Cut grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled vegetables, and cherry tomatoes. Toss with pesto until evenly coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil, if using. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a pasta salad. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #grilledveggies #vegetarianpasta #pestopasta #summerdinners #californiacooking #freshflavors #veggiepasta #basilpesto #easyvegetariandinner #chargrilledveggies #pastaideas #meatlessmeal #colorfulplate #mediterraneanpasta #healthycomfortfood #pastaandveggies #plantbaseddinner #homemadepesto #pastaart #seasonaleating So fresh, so grilled, so California This Grilled Veggie & Pesto Pasta is bursting with color, flavor, and feel-good vibes.

AVegetable and Coconut Soup Creamy Coconut Vegetable Soup with Aromatic Herbs Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 carrots, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 zucchini, diced 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 3 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro or basil for garnish Directions: Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Add carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and cauliflower. Sauté for another 5 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir in soy sauce, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or basil. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #vegetablesoup #vegansoup #coconutsoup #plantbasedmeals #dairyfree #cleaneating #healthycomfortfood #glutenfree #meatlessmonday #vegetariandinner #souplover #coconutmilkrecipes #easyweeknightmeals #veggielovers #herbaceousflavor #onepotmeal #nourishingbowl #wholefoodrecipe #immuneboosting #simpleingredients Cozy up with this Creamy Coconut Vegetable Soup – it's vibrant, healthy, and full of bold flavors!