Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes
Nadski’s Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts
and Joe D's Low GI Pasta All'aglio E Olio
Cooking together is fun!
This a delicious vegetarian healthy pasta dish made by a lovely Italian/Ukrainian couple who know how to cook!
Thank you Joe and Nadski for sending your recipes and pictures - we love this recipe!
Nadski’s Quick and Easy Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
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1 dozen Brussel sprouts, washed & cleaned of dry, outside leaves
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3 tablespoons avocado oil*
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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pinch of coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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pinch of Himalayan salt
Directions
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In a steamer pot, par boil the Brussel sprouts whole until the leaves turn a bright, almost lime green….approximately 2-3 minutes.
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Remove from steamer, cut in halves and set aside in a bowl.
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In a non-stick fry pan, heat avocado oil on medium high heat then stir fry the Brussel sprout halves quickly until tender, not mushy….again, approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Turn heat off and drizzle balsamic vinegar over the sprouts, stirring constantly to cover all halves in vinegar and reduce the amount of vinegar.
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Remove from heat. Add pepper & salt to taste.
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Serve as a side dish.
*Olive oil or butter can be substituted for avocado oil
**pinch of garlic powder can also be added to taste
...and Joe D's Low GI Pasta All'aglio E Olio
Ingredients
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2 large cloves of garlic, chopped fine
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6 tablespoons of olive oil
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pinch of salt (optional)
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1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil leaves OR dried crushed basil (optional)
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course ground pepper to taste
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4 ounces (aprox 1/4 package) Holista's low glycemic spaghetti (for 2 portions/people)
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grated parmesan cheese to taste
Directions
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In a small skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Fry chopped garlic until golden brown and set aside.
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Boil pasta as per instructions. Drain and toss into a large mixing bowl with garlic fried in oil.
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Add pepper, parmesan cheese and basil. Salt if desired.
Serve with Nadski’s Balsamic Brussel Sprouts and sliced fresh Komato tomatoes for colour.
ENJOY!