In the Land O’Vegan there aren’t an abundance of options in the frozen food section aside from meat analogues and frozen veggies. It’s not like I’ve been complaining my Amy’s Bean Burritos and Enchiladas have helped me out in many a culinary pinch. But you don’t know what you’re missing until something comes along that blows your socks off like New Leaf Simply Delicious Tuscan Pesto Pasta. It’s low in fat, super low in sodium (only 250mg), low in calories (340 calories for an entire meal!) and high in protein (15 grams). Not to mention super creamy, tasty and filling. Surprisingly enough, the only drawback to this dish is that I wish it did have a little more salt! I know, I know. It’s the opposite of what we’ve been saying we want in a good, healthy, vegan dinner but the flavor was lacking a bit of salt and pepper. But that was easily remedied and will definitely not deter me from buying this dish again.
UPDATE: you can find New Leaf Simply Delicious brand products at most Whole Foods. Also check the New Leaf website for other store locations http://www.newleaf4life.com/
Yes! Microwave goodness, finally! I will have to give this a try soon!
ReplyDeleteLook delicious! Where did you find this? Are there other varieties?
ReplyDeleteWhere are these meals sold?
ReplyDeleteSorry you guys I completely forgot to put where I got it! I bought mine from Whole Foods. Check the New Leaf website for other locations - http://www.newleaf4life.com/
ReplyDeleteI tried their gnocchi, and really liked it! I've been meaning to try their BBQ tempeh again. It was also quite good, although I wish there were more veggies in it.
ReplyDeleteUm, so sad. I bought this, and was super psyched to eat it. I microwaved for the first 4 min and stirred. As I was returning it to the microwave, I dropped it and it turned upside down and spilled all over the counter/floor. Had to throw it away. Depressing.
ReplyDeleteI tried the BBQ Tempeh one, and found it to be completely bland and boring. The Tuscan Pesto flavor sounds better, so I'll try that next go 'round.
ReplyDeleteThe addition of salt, pepper and a little parm definitely help this dish out. I wouldn't eat it without those three key ingredients.
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