Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

Nadski’s Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

and Joe D's Low GI Pasta All'aglio E Olio

Nadiski and Joe Ds Low GI Pasta and Brussel Sprouts

Cooking together is fun!  

 

This a delicious vegetarian healthy pasta dish made by a lovely Italian/Ukrainian couple who know how to cook!

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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 ​

  • 1 dozen Brussel sprouts, washed & cleaned of dry, outside leaves

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil*

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • pinch of coarsely ground black pepper to taste

  • pinch of Himalayan salt

Directions 

  1. In a steamer pot, par boil the Brussel sprouts whole until the leaves turn a bright, almost lime green….approximately 2-3 minutes.

  2. Remove from steamer, cut in halves and set aside in a bowl. 

  3. 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.

  4. Turn heat off and drizzle balsamic vinegar over the sprouts, stirring constantly to cover all halves in vinegar and reduce the amount of vinegar. 

  5. Remove from heat.  Add pepper & salt to taste.

  6. 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 ​

  • 2 large cloves of garlic, chopped fine

  • 6 tablespoons of olive oil

  • pinch of salt (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil leaves OR dried crushed basil (optional)

  • course ground pepper to taste

  • 4 ounces (aprox 1/4 package) Holista's low glycemic spaghetti (for 2 portions/people)

  • grated parmesan cheese to taste

Directions 

  1. In a small skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Fry chopped garlic until golden brown and set aside.

  2. Boil pasta as per instructions. Drain and toss into a large mixing bowl with garlic fried in oil.

  3. Add pepper, parmesan cheese and basil.  Salt if desired.

Serve with Nadski’s Balsamic Brussel Sprouts and sliced fresh Komato tomatoes for colour.

ENJOY!

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