Ingredients:
5 oz small whole-wheat pasta shapes
1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp black olives, pitted and chopped
Handful of fresh basil, torn
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain and set
aside. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add
the garlic. Sautى for a few minutes, then add the beans. Stir until
the beans are heated through. Remove from the heat and mix in
the tomatoes, olives and basil. Season with freshly ground pepper
and salt. Divide the pasta on dinner plates and serve with the bean/
tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.
Whole-Wheat Pasta
with Garbanzo Beans
Healthy
Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 can (14oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14oz) corn, rinsed and drained
1 cup cucumber, diced
1-2 Romaine lettuces, washed and chopped
Dressing:
3 tbsp peanut butter (creamy)
1 cup fresh parsley
1/3 extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp honey
2 garlic cloves, fnely minced
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Place chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cucumber and chopped
lettuce into a large salad bowl and combine.
Add all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until
smooth. Pour over the chicken salad mixture, and toss. Serve with
pita bread.
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