Pasta with White Beans & Kale

Servings: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

10 cups kale, stems removed and chopped

½ cup reduced sodium vegetable broth

1 tsp. NutriFit™ Mediterranean Salt & Sugar Free Spice Blend*

¼ tsp. black pepper

1 ½ cups pasta, cooked al dente and drained

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2 cups white beans (cannellini or other)

¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add kale, broth, spices and pepper, stirring to combine. Cover; reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes or until kale wilts, stirring occasionally.
2. Add pasta, juice and beans to pan, stirring to combine; cook 1 minute or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
3. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tbsp. parsley and 1 tbsp. cheese.

Cucumber, Apple, & Fennel Salad

Servings: 6 Serving Size: ½ cup

Ingredients:

1 head butter lettuce

1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced

1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and finely slivered

2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped

3 tbsp. fresh orange juice

fresh ground black pepper

2 medium granny smith apples, cored, quartered and thinly sliced

1/8 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. walnut oil

1 tbsp. walnuts, chopped and pan toasted until golden

Directions:

1. Combine the cucumber, fennel, apple, and lemon juice in a serving bowl and gently mix.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, walnut oil, mint, cilantro, and paprika until emulsified. Season with pepper and pour over the salad.
3. Line 6 plates with lettuce leaves. Serve the salad immediately in the center of the lettuce cup or marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Garnish with toasted nuts.

<*NutriFit’s Salt & Sugar Free Spice Blends can be purchased online at www.nutrifitonline.com

or by calling 310.473.1989. For more information on Jackie Keller, visit www.jackiekeller.com.