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Pasta in Ancho Tamarind Sauce

Whole wheat pasta in an ancho chile tamarind sauce with mushroom scallops, squash, black beans, pepitas, & fresh mint

Short history: Tamarind comes from the tamarind tree! The pulp of the fruit from the tree is sweet and tangy, and is used in cuisines all around the world. It’s also used in traditional medicine, and is even used as a polish for metals! It is believed that it is indigenous to the tropical regions of Africa, but it also may have come from India. This dish from TVT will provide you with antioxidants, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 & C, magnesium, and more!

Customer Comments:

“Loved the mushroom scallops. The flavors were wonderful.” – Pamela Po. from Apache Junction

“I’m a huge pasta fan and this did not disappoint!” – Taryn Pi. from Scottsdale

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