Broccoli Walnut Noodles

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Dinner Lunch

DESCRIPTION

This is a quick and easy side dish with crunchy walnuts and a zesty citrus and olive oil dressing.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
479
Total Fat
15
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
79
Carbohydrates
73
Dietary Fiber
9.5
Protein
18

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

  1. Cook noodles al dente, about 5 minutes.
  2. Steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add walnuts. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. 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)