Main Course - Vegetarian Recipes
Broccoli Walnut Noodles
The Refined Chef
Description:
This is a quick and easy side dish with crunchy walnuts and a zesty citrus and olive oil dressing.
The California Walnut Commission provided this recipe http://www.walnuts.org/
The California Walnut Commission provided this recipe http://www.walnuts.org/
Ingredients:
10 oz. extra-wide curly "no yolk" noodles
2 lbs. broccoli, steamed (florets and peeled stems, cut into 1/2-inch slices)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
Juice of one lemon
Juice of 1/2 orange
Grated zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp ground pepper
2 lbs. broccoli, steamed (florets and peeled stems, cut into 1/2-inch slices)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
Juice of one lemon
Juice of 1/2 orange
Grated zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp ground pepper
Serving size:
4
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
11 minutes
Directions:
- Cook noodles al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add walnuts. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Combine noodles and broccoli. Add walnut-oil mixture and toss well. Add citrus juices, zest, and pepper and toss well again.
- (Optional: Add 1/2 cup diced smoked turkey, low-fat chicken sausage, or seasoned tofu).
- Serves 4.
