Contributed By: dhanyaka Dr. Weil's My Optimum Health Plan
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Ingredients
2/3 cup Walnuts
1 clove Garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/2 cup Reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted
1 tablespoon Finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon Walnut or olive oil
1/2 pound Dried farfalle (bowtie) pasta
2 cups Broccoli florets
1/2 Red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 Yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. In a blender, combine walnuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cayenne and pulse until finely chopped. Add broth, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Slice into thin, diagonal slices and place in a large serving bowl. Toss with reserved walnut sauce.
4. Boil farfalle for 12 minutes. Add broccoli and bell peppers and cook until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain well, transfer to bowl with chicken and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.
Cook's Notes
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
435 calories
15 g total fat (1 g sat)
37 mg cholesterol
49 g carbohydrate
27 g protein
3 g fiber
385 mg sodium
Nutrition Information