Broccoli Walnut Noodles

Broccoli Walnut Noodles

DESCRIPTION

This is a quick and easy side dish with crunchy walnuts and a zesty citrus and olive oil dressing.

Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Dinner Lunch

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
479 cal
Total Fat
15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
79 mg
Carbohydrates
73 g
Dietary Fiber
9.5 g
Protein
18 g

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces noodles, extra-wide, curly, “no yolk”
  • 2 pounds broccoli florets and peeled stems, steamed, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • Juice of lemon
  • Juice of 1/2 orange
  • Grated zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, ground

Preparation

  1. Cook noodles al dente, about 5 minutes.
  2. Steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add walnuts. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. 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)