Thai Green Noodles with Swiss Chard
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Servings
8
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Thai Green Noodles with Swiss Chard
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Flavored with coconut milk, ginger and a hint of spice, Thai Green Noodles are so tasty your kids won't realize they are full of veggies.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole wheat fettuccini
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons fresh ginger grated (or powdered ginger, to taste)
- 15 ounces coconut milk
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 bunch Swiss Chard or kale, de-stemmed and torn
- 1/4 cup basil fresh, optional
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped and/or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package until al dente.
- While pasta is cooking heat the oil over medium , in a large, high rimmed saute pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the coconut milk, sugar, lemon juice, torn Swiss Chard, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook until chard is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender, add the basil, and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings, then transfer back to the large saute pan. In a small bowl or cup, mix the cornstarch with 1-2 T of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and bring back to a simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Combine sauce with hot pasta and top with cashews and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2381IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2381IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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