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Penne With Leafy GreensAdapted from CooksAid.com | Serving Size | ½ of recipe | | Calories | 469 | | Total Fat | 14 g | | Saturated Fat | 4 g | | Sodium | 659 mg | | Total Carbohydrate | 71 g | | Dietary Fiber | 5 g | | Protein | 17 g |
| Ingredients | Measures |
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| Hazelnuts, roughly chopped
| 2 tablespoons | | Penne | 6 ounces (slightly less than ½ of a 1-pound box of pasta)
| | Olive oil
| ½ tablespoon | | Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
| 2 | | Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped (works with spinach too) | 1 bunch | |
Salt
| ¼ teaspoon | | Butter | ½ tablespoon | |
Freshly ground pepper to taste
| | Grated Parmesan | 2 tablespoons |
- Directions
- Toast hazelnuts in a small skillet over low heat. Stir and toss for a few minutes, until fragrant.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. When pasta is done, reserve ½ cup of water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add chard and sprinkle with salt. Increase heat to medium-high and stir until chard begins to wilt. Cover the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the reserved pasta water and butter to the chard, and cook until the butter is melted. Then add the drained pasta, mix well, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Season with pepper to taste. Portion onto two plates, and top with parmesan and hazelnuts.
4 starches; 2 vegetables; 2 fats; ½ high-fat meat substitute Thinly slice a wheat baguette. Rub slices with a peeled garlic clove and place onto a baking sheet. Toast in an oven preheated to 475˚ F for about 5 minutes, or until golden. Chop and combine 6 deseeded tomatoes, 2 small yellow onions, and 2 garlic cloves. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add tomato mixture and sauté for a few minutes (the onions and tomatoes should not start to brown). Mix in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dry); spoon onto baguette slices and serve. Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © EBSCO Publishing. All rights reserved. |
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