Receta Pasta With Pecans And Spinach
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- Â Â This is a good vegetarian meal, it is sweet and has a nutty flavor.
- 12 ounce gemelli pasta (short twisted strands)
- 1 x (15 oz) can chick peas, liquid removed and rinsed
- 1/2 c. pecans
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dry thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 1 x (7 oz) bag baby spinach
- 1 c. red grapes
Direcciones
- Cook pasta according to directions till barely al dente, about 7 min, add in chickpeas and finish cooking the pasta, reserve 1/4 c. of the water, then drain pasta and chick-peas. Meanwhile, place pecans in a small dry skillet over medium high and cook them, shaking the pan, for about 1 minute, or possibly till they become fragrant, transfer pecans to a large mixing bowl. Add in the oil, thyme, salt orange zest and juice to pecans and toss thoroughly. Add in spinach and toss till it is lightly coated with dressing.
- Pour warm reserved cooking water over spinach and toss till it is proportionately though barely) wilted. Toss with pasta and grapes, season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve warm or possibly at room temperature. (When serving, include the grapes and pecans, that inevitably sink to bottom of the bowl.)
- Makes 4servings.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 215g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 284 | |
Calories from Fat 116 | 41% |
Total Fat 13.47g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 1.56g | 6% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 656mg | 27% |
Potassium 525mg | 15% |
Total Carbs 36.07g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
Sugars 7.37g | 5% |
Protein 7.64g | 12% |