Post by YogaBug on Feb 10, 2005 15:38:47 GMT -5
Chick Peas n Pasta
Ingredients:
5 oz. firm tofu
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
9 cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) canned, low sodium, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. of salad dressing, nonfat; low sodium
1/2 tbsp. nonfat parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh broccoli
whole wheat pasta of choice (one serving)
Directions:
Cook pasta of choice according to recipe provided; bow ties, elbow macaroni or penne are good in this recipe. Drain pasta and set aside. Rinse and cut up the broccoli into florets. In a medium saucepan, boil the broccoli for about 5-6 minutes until tender, but still crisp. Drain tofu on paper towels; cut into cubes and sprinkle with garlic powder. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium: sauté tofu for 5-6 minutes, until golden; remove from skillet and set aside. Rinse and cut tomatoes into halves. Mix pasta with tofu, chick peas, tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Toss with dressing and refrigerate for about 20 minutes for flavors to blend. Sprinkle salad with Parmesan cheese and serve.
When I was on ediets they had great recipes for one...
Ingredients:
5 oz. firm tofu
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
9 cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) canned, low sodium, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. of salad dressing, nonfat; low sodium
1/2 tbsp. nonfat parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh broccoli
whole wheat pasta of choice (one serving)
Directions:
Cook pasta of choice according to recipe provided; bow ties, elbow macaroni or penne are good in this recipe. Drain pasta and set aside. Rinse and cut up the broccoli into florets. In a medium saucepan, boil the broccoli for about 5-6 minutes until tender, but still crisp. Drain tofu on paper towels; cut into cubes and sprinkle with garlic powder. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium: sauté tofu for 5-6 minutes, until golden; remove from skillet and set aside. Rinse and cut tomatoes into halves. Mix pasta with tofu, chick peas, tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Toss with dressing and refrigerate for about 20 minutes for flavors to blend. Sprinkle salad with Parmesan cheese and serve.
When I was on ediets they had great recipes for one...
