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Creamy Macaroni Bean Salad
Classic American summer comfort food, but make it vegan, heart healthy, and high fiber! Chef Lena’s Creamy Macaroni Bean Salad combines hearty red kidney beans, elbow pasta, and fresh, crisp celery, carrot, and red onion in a luscious, tangy vegan mayonnaise sauce. On the side: “The viral ‘carrot hot dog’ in mini form—L’il Carrot Smokies,” she says. Marinated and grilled, these baby carrots pack big grown-up flavor—and fun.
Nutritional facts
Protein
11g
Carbs
63g
Calories
690
Fat
46g
Ingredients
Organic Granulated Garlic, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Granulated Onion, Kosher Salt, Sweet Paprika, Liquid Smoke, Vegan Worcestershire Sauce, Organic Black Pepper, Himalayan Pink Salt, Maple Syrup, Gluten Free Tamari, Agave Syrup, Whole Grain Mustard, Organic Parsley, Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Red Bell Pepper, Celery, Red Onion, Elbow Pasta, Vegan Mayonnaise, Red Kidney Beans, Baby Carrots
Reviews
4.4
Based on 145 reviews
Surprised again by a vegetarian dish. The carrot "lil smokies" arent fooling any meat eater. But they were tender and tasty lil roasted carrots. The Bean/Macaroni salad was tasty even without traditional Mayo. Nice lil twang to it, but overall mild and filling
Carl Holleman · 10/17/24
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About Lena Elkousy
Lena Elkousy is a plant-based holistic foods chef, health coach, and yoga teacher. She started her restaurant culinary career in LA in 2004, and then worked as a private chef and caterer for high profile clientele beginning in 2008 in Malibu and Hollywood. Lena began her journey into the world of culinary healing upon moving to New York and studying health coaching through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2012. She believes that food is fuel, and not all calories are created equal— putting in calories that “burn clean”, and have anti-inflammatory properties will make you feel energized, and improve your digestion, mood, and overall health. She cooks with functional foods—meaning that the ingredients have nutritional benefits and have been prepared in a way in which these are bio-available, and are seasonal, local, organic, and carbon-neutral. She has healed herself and witnessed many clients and friends recover from “chronic” and “auto-immune” illnesses, which are more frequently than not caused by inflammation triggered by toxins in food and/or unknown food sensitives. By eliminating many of these toxins and allergens, using as many fresh, medicinal ingredients as possible, and making everything from scratch, Chef Lena’s food is nutrient rich, delicious, creative, and makes you feel good. Lena is Egyptian American, and has been traveling internationally with culinary adventure and curiosity her whole life, and this adventurousness is reflected in her unique cuisine. Lena has also been studying and practicing yoga for over a decade, and teaching since 2014. She leads retreats domestically and abroad, encompassing her passion for holistic lifestyle through yoga, cooking workshops, nutrition, nature, and mindfulness. She loves spending her free time gardening and traveling. Lena is currently based between NYC and the UK.
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