Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:8 cups
Prep Time:20 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:8 cups
Yield:
8 cups
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾cupchopped walnuts1cuplightly packed parsley leaves2clovesgarlic, crushed and peeled½teaspoonplus1/8teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground pepper2tablespoonsolive oil⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese1½cupsshredded or sliced cooked skinless chicken breast(8oz.)6ounceswhole-wheat penne or fusilli pasta(1 3/4cups)8ouncesgreen beans, trimmed and halved crosswise(2cups)2cupscauliflower florets(8oz.)
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Ingredients
¾cupchopped walnuts
1cuplightly packed parsley leaves
2clovesgarlic, crushed and peeled
½teaspoonplus1/8teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonground pepper
2tablespoonsolive oil
⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1½cupsshredded or sliced cooked skinless chicken breast(8oz.)
6ounceswhole-wheat penne or fusilli pasta(1 3/4cups)
8ouncesgreen beans, trimmed and halved crosswise(2cups)
2cupscauliflower florets(8oz.)
DirectionsBring a large pot of water to a boil.Place walnuts in a small bowl and microwave on High until fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. (Alternatively, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.) Transfer to a plate and let cool. Set 1/4 cup aside for topping.Combine the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until the nuts are ground. With the motor running, gradually add oil through the feed tube. Add Parmesan and pulse until mixed in. Scrape the pesto into a large bowl. Add chicken.Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water for 4 minutes. Add green beans and cauliflower; cover and cook until the pasta is al dente (almost tender) and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Before draining, scoop out 3/4 cup of the cooking water and stir it into the pesto-chicken mixture to warm it slightly. Drain the pasta and vegetables and add to the pesto-chicken mixture. Toss to coat well. Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the reserved walnuts.Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Place walnuts in a small bowl and microwave on High until fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. (Alternatively, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.) Transfer to a plate and let cool. Set 1/4 cup aside for topping.Combine the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until the nuts are ground. With the motor running, gradually add oil through the feed tube. Add Parmesan and pulse until mixed in. Scrape the pesto into a large bowl. Add chicken.Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water for 4 minutes. Add green beans and cauliflower; cover and cook until the pasta is al dente (almost tender) and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Before draining, scoop out 3/4 cup of the cooking water and stir it into the pesto-chicken mixture to warm it slightly. Drain the pasta and vegetables and add to the pesto-chicken mixture. Toss to coat well. Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the reserved walnuts.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Place walnuts in a small bowl and microwave on High until fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. (Alternatively, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.) Transfer to a plate and let cool. Set 1/4 cup aside for topping.
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until the nuts are ground. With the motor running, gradually add oil through the feed tube. Add Parmesan and pulse until mixed in. Scrape the pesto into a large bowl. Add chicken.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in the boiling water for 4 minutes. Add green beans and cauliflower; cover and cook until the pasta is al dente (almost tender) and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Before draining, scoop out 3/4 cup of the cooking water and stir it into the pesto-chicken mixture to warm it slightly. Drain the pasta and vegetables and add to the pesto-chicken mixture. Toss to coat well. Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the reserved walnuts.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)514Calories27gFat43gCarbs31gProtein
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