Friday, March 18, 2011

Carbs - I need 'em!

I am so hungry right now and I am craving a big bowl of pasta!  So, I found this recipe and thought it looked pretty yummy and not too bad for ya either (double bonus!!)  I love pasta, love good grilled chicken and I love zucchini...so unless I really screw this up...I should enjoy this!  I'm working out with my friend Leah tomorrow to train for our upcoming triathlon.....bring on the biking, swimming and run!! 

Recipe from: Fitness Magazine - Online

Lemony Fusilli with Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
3 teaspoons salt
8 ounces whole wheat fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slender zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
5 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, rind peeled in strips
Small pinch red pepper flakes
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
5 large basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil; add the fusilli. Cook until al dente.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, lemon peel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is well browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Remove lemon peel from pan. Mince 1/2 teaspoon of the peel and discard the rest. Squeeze half the lemon over the zucchini.
4. Turn heat to medium-high and swirl in remaining olive oil. Add the chicken, minced lemon peel, and remaining salt; cook, stirring, until golden, about 7 minutes.
5. Drain fusilli, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add fusilli, zucchini, and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and top with the basil and, if using, Parmesan.
Nutrition facts per serving: 426 calories, 32g protein, 49g carbohydrate, 14g fat (2.2g saturated), 6g fib

1 comment:

  1. Did a chill work-out today (40 min run/walk with stroller - 5 mins run 5 mins walk) so I am rested for the the BIG tri training tomorrow!!!
    That pasta looks Yummy!

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