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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (137g) Recipe makes 7 servings |
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| Calories 229 | ||
| Calories from Fat 26 | (11%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 2.9g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 316mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.1g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 5% | |
| Sugars 2.7g | ||
| Protein 9.0g | 17% | |
A Feel Good Meal
By: ~Rita~
Jul 17, 2008
NO guilt here! After the Zaar world tour I needed a low fat - low calorie meal and came up with this. Using garden fresh herbs and veggies. Pasta is a comfort food for many using whole wheat pasta giving more fiber, no sodium, low in fat, with no preservatives. A low fat pasta dish Making a feel good meal that is good for you! Having fresh veggies, herbs and lots of heat from hot pepper to kick it up with flavor and very little oil keeping the fat down.
SERVES 7
Ingredients
- 13 1/4 ounces whole wheat pasta, cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 hot red chili peppers, minced
- 2/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2/3 cup zucchini (use baby with blossom still attached if possible)
- 1/4 cup broccoli floret
- 2/3 cup red bell pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- black pepper, to taste
Directions
1
In a large fry pan heat oil.2
Add veggies and stir fry for a couple minutes till desired tenderness.3
Add herbs and stir to combine.4
Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water.5
Adjust taste with salt and pepper if desired.6
If not watching your fat go ahead and drizzle olive oil over and or top with grated cheese.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: runner_grrl
On Aug 5, 2008
This was really fresh and tasty. It was also very easy to make. A delightful summer meal. We'll definitely be adding to the summer rotation.
From: superblondieno2
On Aug 3, 2008
so i didnt make it exactly like the recipe says... but i never do.. I didnt have broccoli and dont like hot peppers so i didnt add those. but the rest was a delicious way to use up some of my summer veggies
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