This dish is full of flavor and nutrients, but not fat and calories. One serving works out to 365 calories, 9 grams of fat and 12 grams of fiber. This could easily work as a side dish in smaller portions.
If you want to add some meat, consider tossing in some turkey pepperoni and some sliced pepperonchinis.
Ingredients
1 bunch broccoli, including stems, cut up.
4 carrots, peeled and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch slices)
1 bunch radishes, sliced thin
8 ounces (dry) whole wheat rotini
1 orange, rind zested, peeled, sectioned and membrane removed. Halve each section.
1 shallot, sliced thin
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced fat sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine
3 ounces reduced fat feta, crumbled
Rotini
Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add broccoli and carrots. After two minutes, add radishes and cook for an additional minute. Remove vegetables from water using a slotted spoon or strainer, and immerse in ice water. Strain and set aside.
2. Add rotini to the same water and cook according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, sour cream, 1 teaspoon orange zest and salt. Slowly add olive oil, whisking continuously.
4. When the rotini is al dente, strain and pour into a large bowl, add veggies, shallots, basil, oregano and mix. Plate mixture and top with feta and oranges.
Credit: Foodista