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Spinach Fettuccine With Yogurt-Cream Sauce

Linda’s comment:   I tried this recipe over the week-end and trust me it is AWESOME.  Very nutritious, tasty and healthy.  You won’t regret the effort of making this dish and your family will want it often.
Spinach Fettuccine With Yogurt-Cream Sauce

From SELF Dishes, summer 2007

 

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 oz spinach fettuccine (gluten free)
  • Organic Coconut Oil 
  • 1 teaspoon organic coconut oil 
  • 1 organic medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 organic medium yellow or 4 to 5 pattypan squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 small organic red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced
  • 2 cloves organic garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup nonfat, low-sodium organic chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup organic fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon organic light cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION

  1. Cook gluten free pasta as directed on package; drain. Set aside. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat; add oil. Add zucchini, squash, bell pepper and garlic. Reduce heat to low; cook until pepper begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cook until all vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add pasta, yogurt, basil, cheese, cream, salt and pepper. Toss and serve immediately.

CABBAGE BEAN SOUP

CABBAGE BEAN SOUP  (use as many organic ingredients as you can find)

3 tbs coconut oil
3 leeks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 lb green beans
3 cups Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
1 lb green cabbage, shredded
3 cups cooked cannellini beans
1 cup water
Salt and pepper
1 Loaf dry French bread, sliced
Coconut Oil
Parmesan
 
In hot oil, cook leeks, onion, carrot, celery, and
garlic. Add broth. Simmer 10-15 mins. Add green beans,
tomatoes, cabbage. Heat. Add beans, water, salt and
pepper. Cover, simmer until cooked (test by tasting).
Place a slice of bread in individual bowls; drizzle
with coconut oil; sprinkle with Parmesan and ladle soup

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