Now that the Super Bowl is over, and all the Raiders fans are still giddy with the satisfaction that the Patriots got what they deserve, the food season has officially come to an end. There are no more events that will justify us becoming gluttons for junk food or other tasty treats that expand the waist line, beat our hearts up, overwork our digestive system, and just plain make us lazy. Nothing for nine months, nine months for us to become fit and trim.
Vanity – ya gotta love it!!! Now is the time that billions will be spent on vanity. Should you be one of the people that feel you are not presentable for the public to view and get caught up in the “how do I look” craze here is a recipe that will help you on your way to the healthy eating habits that all the diets preach about.
Healthy eating, all the experts talk about this. Look: I’m no doctor, fitness guru, dietitian, or anything of the nature. I am realistic though. Realistic enough to understand that if I put good stuff in my body good things will happen. So here is a salad that will surely start things moving in the right direction for you.
BASIL TOMATO PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND PEPPERS AND CHIBATTA BREAD STICKS
INGREDIENTS
Pasta of your choice. DO NOT use salt when cooking and use olive oil.
3 Large Cloves Garlic peel and slice aprx 1/8 inch thick and sautee in olive oil until golden brown
6 Roma Tomatoes
1 Medium Red Onion
1 Bunch Green Onions
Peppers Of your Choice, can be sweet or hot, or a combination of both ( the use of yellows and reds will provide an extremely aesthetically pleasing presentation)
1 can (16oz) Garbanzo Beans Drained and washed
1 can (16oz) Kidney Beans Drained and Washed
1 lb Fresh Genovese Basil use whole leaves
(Celery and Olives optional)
Chibatta Breads Sliced into 3/4 inch wide strips
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Cut all ingredients into chunks that is appropriate for the occasion, remember this is a salad not a salsa,( I’ll give you one of those next time we meet) Drain your pasta well wash with cold water. Cook al dente. Use the whole, now this is very important, Basil leaf. This will provide a gorgeous presentation.
Toss and serve with a splash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil and your freshly sliced bread sticks.
You will find this to be a very creative way to use basil and combined with the other colors from the peppers and other ingredients, you will create a festive array of colors the will make your salad a hit at any time of year.
Until next time,
Eat Healthy
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