INGREDIENTS
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 Tbsp fat-free chicken broth
2 cans no-salt tomato sauce (15 oz each)
4 Tbsp honey
2 tsp crushed dried oregano
2 tsp crushed dried basil
1 lrg red pepper, cut in 1-inch strips
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups yellow summer squash or zucchini, in thin sticks 1 1/2″ long
1 1/2 cups carrot, in very thin sticks 1 1/2″ long
1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup peas
10 oz whole grain pasta, cooked
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
pinch white pepper (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS

1.) In medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in 2 tbsp. broth 5-7 minutes or until softened, over medium high heat. Add tomato sauce, honey, oregano, basil and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

2.) In skillet or wok, combine red pepper, mushrooms, squash, carrots, broccoli and 2 tbsp. each balsamic vinegar and broth. Stir-fry over high heat until crisp tender, about 10 minutes; add peas and stir-fry an additional 2 minutes. Set aside.

3.) Add 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar to sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup sauce to serve at the table; pour remaining sauce over cooked pasta and toss thoroughly. Add stir-fried vegetables and toss again thoroughly. Sprinkle green onion and parsley over top and serve immediately.

 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb vermicelli
1/2 cup light olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 medium mushrooms
1 cup broccoli floret, blanched
1 1/2 cups snow peas, blanched or 1 package frozen snow peas, thawed
12 cherry tomatoes or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken, cubed (can be left out for vegetarian)
1/2 cup pinole nuts (pine) (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS

1.) Cook vermicelli as directed on box. Drain. Place in large bowl.

2.) Whisk well oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic until well blended.

3.) Pour 1/3 of dressing on mushrooms, broccoli, peas, tomatoes or peppers. Stir and chill 3 hours in separate bowl.

4.) When ready to serve add chicken and nuts.