Meals Matter

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Contributed By: dhanyaka
Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan

Adding beans to pasta salad lowers the glycemic index and adds loads of nutrients including fiber. If you are using canned beans, rinse them to remove excess salt. Be sure to cook the macaroni just to the al dente stage.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Cooked chickpeas

3/4 cup Cooked small shell pasta, al dente

1/2 cup Chopped plum tomato

2 tbsp Chopped red or green bell pepper

1/4 cup Chopped parsley

2 tbsp Black olives, slivered

2 tbsp Tomato Red Pepper Salad Dressing

Dressing

1 Small (6 ounce) can of tomato paste

1 Whole roasted red pepper or pimento from a jar

2 tbsp Red wine vinegar

2 tbsp Water

1 clove Garlic, chopped

1 tsp Dried basil

Preparation

1. Combine all salad ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Chill until served.

2. Combine al dressingl ingredients in a blender container. Blend until well mixed.

Makes 8, two-tablespoon servings.

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