recipes

Jaime - thanks for the recipe. I've made two things this past weekend that are reallly good and while, I don't know the caloric values of these, I think you all would like these.

1st - Chickpea Pasta w/ Almonds and Parmesean
1 tsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped (I used minced garlic tonight)
7 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth (I used more like 5 or 6 cups)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
1 pound angel hair pasta
1 15.5 can chipeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup parsley, chopped (I used dried, and not nearly a whole cup, but I could see how fresh would be lots better)
1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesean

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium/high heat. Stir in garlic and cook for a minute. Add the brother, red pepper, and 3/4 tsp of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring until the broth is nearly absorbed and the pasta is al dente (about 6 minutes). Stir in chicpeas and parsley. Divide among individual bowls and top with almonds and parmesean. Serves 4.

2nd - Mustard Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
Chicken breasts, cut into large chunks (I used two big ones, but you could use more or use a whole chicken cut up)
3 tblsp whole-grain mustard
2 tblsp low sodium soy sauce
kosher salt and pepper (why kosher, not sure - I used normal)
4 small carrots cut cross-wise in half
1 fennel bulb, cut into wedges (I used potatoes instead, one sweet potato, one regular)
1 onion (whichever color you prefer)
8 spring of thyme (I used dried thyme)
2 tblsp olive oil

Heat over to 400 degrees. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the mustard, soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Combine the carrots, fennel (or potatoes), onion, thyme, oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a roasting pan. Coat all the veggies in the oil. Nestle the chicken among the veggies. Roast until the chicken is cooked thru and veggies tender (about 45-50 minutes). B/c I couldn't find our roasting pan, I used a big pan and covered with foil.

Good work, guys - Loves - Heather