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PASTA WITH OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES AND AVOCADO
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Ingredients

  • 3.000 3
    medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
  • 1.000 1
    medium red onion, sliced into crescents
  • 1.000 1
    leek (white part only) thinly sliced, rings separated
  • 1.000 1
    medium red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1.000 1
    medium yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1.000 1
    Chinese eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
  • 3.000 3 Tbsp.
    balsamic vinegar, divided
  • 1.000 1 Tbsp.
    olive oil
  • 5.000 5
    medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    salt
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    ground black pepper
  • 8.000 8 oz.
    uncooked penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 0.500 ½ lb.
    boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and cut into cubes
  • 0.500 ½ cup
    salt-reduced, fat free chicken broth
  • 1.000 1 Tbsp.
    chopped, fresh basil leaves
  • 1.000 1
    ripe large Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 16 slices
  • 0.000
    Garnish-fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

  1. In large roasting pan (bottom of broiler pan works well) sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine all vegetables.
  2. In small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
  3. Roast in pre-heated 375 F oven for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
  4. Remove vegetables from oven and pour on remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
  5. In large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, chicken, chicken broth, and basil. Portion into 8 low-sided pasta bowls.
  6. Place two slices avocado and a fresh basil leaf on top of pasta.
  7. Serve.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition information per serving

Calories 219, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 28g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Fat 8g, Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 318mg

Exchanges
Bread/starch 1.2, Other carbs/sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8, Fruit 0.1, Vegetables 1.2, Milk 0, Fat 1.2

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