09/11/2020
Hey Fitness groupies!
I’m craving pasta! But whenever I do, have it I’m still hungry. This time I’m creating a pasta/chilli dish that consists of the “Complete in 3” which will help me stay fuller longer. Blood sugar will not surge. The recipe has protein content ground turkey or tofu, vegetables such as peppers and mushrooms, and some carbs such as beans and/or whole wheat pasta.
1. 1 container (2.2 cups ea.), White Kidney Beans (Can) (rinse before using)
2. 0.33 tsp, Oregano
3. 2 cup, Zucchini Noodles (rinse/wash before using)
4. 1 lb(s), Turkey
5. 1 tsp, Ground Black Pepper
6. 300 grms, Mushrooms (Fresh) (rinse/wash before using)
7. 0.50 container (2 cup), Canned tomatoes (or fresh rinse/wash before using)
8. 1 container (2.5 cup), Pasta sauce
9. 3 medium, Red bell pepper (you can used mixed colours if you like) (rinse/wash before using)
10. 0.25 cup, Onions
Directions (total time to make. 45-60mins)
1. In a pot, add ground turkey( or use ground tofu). Keep on medium. Keep stirring until fully cooked.
2. Add onions, bell peppers and kidney beans. Stir often
3. Add canned tomatoes (or use fresh), and add oregano and ground black pepper. Stir and simmer on low to medium for 10 mins.
4. While the sauce is simmering, On the side use a frying pan, add pam spray on it. Then take the zucchini noodles, add to a frying pan on low. Stir gently for few mins until you like the consistency of the noodles. Once done place it on a dish.
5. Back to the Chilli pasta sauce. Add pasta sauce and fresh mushrooms. Simmer for 20 – 30 mins. Once done you can add to the zucchini noodles.
TIPS TO ALTER IN LIEU OF A DIETARY RESTRICTION and AN INGREDIENT TO ALTER THE RECIPE
Note changes: you do not need the noodles. Chilli pasta can be consumed without it.
• Zucchini noodles can be replaced with Whole wheat or gluten free noodles/pasta
• Ground turkey can be replaced with Tofu, lean ground beef/chicken
• Add curry powder if you like Indian fusion
• Hot chilli peppers can also be used
PREP TIME: 15 mins
COOK TIME: 45 mins
TOTAL TIME: 45-60 minutes
TOTAL SERVINGS: 499 calories per serving
TOTAL CALORIES PER SERVING: serves 4