Ideal Meals
Ideal Meals™ are deliciously quick and easy-to-prepare meals developed by Produce for Kids’ very own Chef Marshall O'Brien and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian, Estela Schnelle. Whether you've had a long day at the office or managing your household, we'll help you get dinner on the table with ease.
Lemon Broccoli Fettuccine & Apple Mango Crisp Dessert
For a complete meal serve Lemon Broccoli Fettuccine with:
- Side Salad: Sliced mushrooms, packaged salad and dressing
- Simple Apple-Mango Crisp Dessert
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Serves 4
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ lb. whole-wheat fettuccine
- 1 (12 oz.) package of broccoli
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tsp. grated fresh lemon zest
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 peeled, diced apples
- 1 diced mango
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 tablespoons low fat granola
Directions:
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Add broccoli, carrots and sweet onion to pasta during last 3 minutes of cooking. When fettuccine and broccoli are cooked, drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water; set aside.
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 ½ –2 minutes. Add chicken and pasta water, cook until heated through. Add lemon zest, salt and pepper; remove from heat.
Toss chicken mixture with pasta, vegetables and Parmesan; serve immediately.
Divide 2 peeled, diced apples; 1 diced mango and 1 teaspoon cinnamon among 4 glass custard cups; place 1 tablespoon of orange juice in each and microwave on high until fruit is bubbly and apples are tender; top each cup with 2 tablespoons low-fat granola and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information:
Lemon Broccoli Fettuccine Calories 680; Fat ; Protein ; Carbohydrate ; Fiber 9; Cholesterol 67; Sodium 704; Calcium 23%DV; Vitamin A 227%DV; Vitamin C 197%DV; Iron 26%DV
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It is relish! These veggies are great for a stirfry as well!
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