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Spinach and Browned mushroom fusilli
Easy weeknight meal. Use whole grain or gluten-free fusilli or other pasta. Vegan Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole grain fusilli cooked al-dente
- 1.5 cups chopped/sliced mushrooms white, medium portabellas, shittake, any of choice
- 2 cups chopped packed spinach
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1-2 teaspoons herbs of choice I used fresh thyme and basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Fusilli or any pasta of choice according to instructions. Reserve some of the water
- In a large pan, add 1 tbsp oil and heat on low-medium.
- Add the mushrooms, a pinch of salt, Mix well to coat and cook partially covered for 10-15 minutes until mushrooms start to brown. Stir 2-3 times in between.
- Add spinach, mix and cook covered till wilted, 3-5 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper and herbs and a 1/4 cup or more reserve water.
- Mix well, let simmer on low, covered for 2-3 minutes. Fold in the extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic and mix well.
- Add pasta, mix, taste, adjust salt, spice, herbs. Take off heat after a minute.
- Serve hot!
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2960IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2960IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.