The whole wheat pasta with basil pesto and peas is fresh and tasty.
Peas
As for the peas, I used frozen baby peas.
Frozen peas have the same caloric intake as fresh peas.
TheAccu-Check diet meter providesinformation on:
• raw weight and cooked weight of the portion or ingredient;
• carbohydrate content in g of the portion [CHO count];
and is also available asa mobile app.
Regardingraw and cooked weight of frozen peas, theAccu-Check diet meter offers 3 portions:
• 150 g of raw frozen peas → 130 g of cooked frozen peas;
• 200 g of raw frozen peas → 175 g of cooked frozen peas;
• 250 g of raw frozen peas → 220 g of cooked frozen peas.
Identify your portion.
In theAccu-Check diet meter, you will find the CHO count per portion:
• 150 g of raw frozen peas → CHO 19.2 g;
• 200 g of raw frozen peas → CHO 25.6 g;
• 250 g of raw frozen peas → CHO 32 g.
… fresh and tasty, with the addition of:
• light basil pesto without cheese;
• anchovies.
A simple and quick dish that even children like.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4.2 oz whole wheat fusilli
- frozen peas (for 2 people)
- to taste basil pesto
- 2 fillets anchovies in oil (drained)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
Tools
- 1 Bowl or Salad Bowl
Preparation
Rinse the frozen peas under running water.
Prepare 1-2 cubes or 1-2 tablespoons of:
• light basil pesto without cheese.Thoroughly drain the anchovies and let them dry on a sheet of kitchen paper.
Break them into pieces with a fork.Prepare a large bowl or salad bowl.
Pour into the bowl:
• the basil pesto;
• the anchovies;
and mix well.Cook the pasta and peas together, rinse thoroughly under running water so they cool, and drain well.
Pour the pasta and peas into the bowl with the basil pesto and anchovies, grind the pepper, and mix.
Plate up.
Grind a bit more pepper.Your chilled whole wheat pasta with delicious peas is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Pairing with pasta, rice, or other cereals allows for better absorption of legume proteins.
The cereals in these dishes compensate for the amino acids missing in legumes, allowing for a complete amino acid profile.
Choose preferably whole grains.
For more information: how to pair legumes in your diet.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal should contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fiber;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations indicated in your diet plan.
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