Fettuccine with Spiced Pecans and Feta Cheese
Serves 4
Time 30 min
Although this vegetarian pasta dish is delicious as-is, you can toss it with thinly sliced turkey or chicken breast or cubes of pan-fried tofu for added protein, if desired.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 1/2 pound fettuccine
- 2 cups julienned red onion
- 2 cups julienned yellow bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a medium bowl, toss together pecans, 1/2 teaspoon of the oil, cayenne, garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Transfer pecans to a sheet tray and bake until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Cook fettuccine according to directions on package.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions, peppers, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add broth, 1/4 cup of the feta cheese and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add cooked and drained pasta and remaining salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
Garnish with spiced pecans and remaining feta cheese.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 400 calories (150 from fat), 17g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 52g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 13g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 1/2 pound fettuccine
- 2 cups julienned red onion
- 2 cups julienned yellow bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper