Friday, January 30, 2009

Super and Supper

Happy Super Bowel 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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