Broccoli Walnut Noodles
Description
This is a quick and easy side dish with crunchy walnuts and a zesty citrus and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces noodles, extra-wide, curly, “no yolk”
- 2 pounds broccoli florets and peeled stems, steamed, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
- Juice of lemon
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- Grated zest of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, ground
PREPARATION
- Cook noodles al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add walnuts. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Combine noodles and broccoli. Add walnut-oil mixture and toss well. Add citrus juices, zest, and pepper and toss well again.
(Optional: Add 1/2 cup diced smoked turkey, low-fat chicken sausage, or seasoned tofu)
NUTRITION
- Calories: 479 cal
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
- Protein: 18 g