Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

• 6 oz whole grain cooked noodles
• 2 med zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 red bell pepper, cut in half, seeded
• 1/2 onion – cut into 1/2 inch wedges
• 1-2 ears of fresh corn (or use frozen, roasted corn), shucked
• oil, salt and pepperfor veggies
• Garnish with cherry tomatoes, lime wedges, pepitas, cilantro leaves

Vegan Cilantro Pesto

• 1 bunch cilantro and thin stems
• 2 cloves garlic (large cloves)
• 1-2 tbsp chopped jalapeno (optional)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (raw)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional- only ifyou like smoky flavor)
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp lime juice