1 12oz.package brown rice pastaI like Tinkyada and Jovial brands
2small organic sweet potatoesscrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
½lb.Brussels sproutsstem trimmed and halved
2Tbspavocado oildivided
2-3clovesgarlicminced
2Tbspcold pressed extra virgin olive oil + moreto taste
¼- ½tspred chili flakesdepending on desired spiciness level
¼cupbasilchopped
a handful or two of chopped parsley
Himalayan sea salt and pepperto taste
¼cuppine nutstoasted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F,
On a rimmed baking sheet, put Brussels sprouts. Toss with 1 Tbsp avocado oil and sea salt and pepper (to taste). Spread in one layer.
On another baking sheet, put sweet potatoes. Toss with 1 Tbsp avocado oil and sea salt and pepper (to taste). Spread in one layer.
Roast Brussels sprouts for 15 minutes. Stir Brussels sprouts. Add the baking sheet of sweet potatoes to oven and roast both veggies for another 20-25 minutes.
Cook brown rice pasta according to package instructions.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toast for about 3-4 minutes shaking pan throughout cooking. Remove pine nuts and set aside.
To same skillet, add 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Add cooked pasta, roasted veggies, red chili flakes and basil. Cook until warmed through and all flavors commune together. Taste and add additional olive oil, sea salt and pepper (to taste). Remove from heat and top with parsley and toasted pine nuts