Friday, May 16, 2008

Stay Active!!!

Great week! You came in did your workout and burned some major calories. Get out this weekend and do some cardio. Try some different ways to stay active, park a little further away from the stores and do some work in the yard. Have a great weekend!

Tuna and Green Bean Pasta Salad
Serves 6 (serving size is 1 1/3 cups)

2 cups green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked whole-wheat farfalle (bow-tie pasta; about 2 cups uncooked)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons capers
2 (6-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked

1. Trim ends from beans and cut them in half lengthwise, slicing through the seam.
2. Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over high heat. Add beans, and cook 5 min­utes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
3. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces. Combine pan drippings with lemon juice, water,and black pepper in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
4. Add farfalle and remaining ingredients; toss well and serve.

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 27 FAT 7 g PROTEIN 18.4 g SODIUM 396 mg FIBER 1.9 g CARBOHYDRATE 33.1 g

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