Broccoli Pine Nut Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb farfalle pasta
5 cups broccoli florets , steamed until crip-tender
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow bell peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp capers
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
chopped fresh parsley
balsamic vinegar
lemon wedge

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan; add the garlic and saute in the oil for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from the heat.
Place cooked pasta into a serving bowl; add garlic-oil mixture and toss gently.
Add the broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, and capers to the pasta; toss to combine.
Right before ready to serve, add in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; toss gently.
Sprinkle pine nuts and parsley on top; serve immediately.
Pass around a cruet of balsamic vinegar and lemon wedges for those who want to add a little splash of zesty flavor to their pasta dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	247.56 Kcal (1036 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.46g	25%
Sodium	83.33mg	3%
Potassium	535.01mg	11%
Total Carbs	21.71g	7%
Sugars	6.05g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.35g	17%
Protein	5.75g	12%
Vitamin C	148.6mg	248%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	47%
Iron	63.6mg	353%
Calcium	57.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.33 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.67g	25%
Sodium	28.72mg	3%
Potassium	184.4mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.48g	7%
Sugars	2.08g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.5g	17%
Protein	1.98g	12%
Vitamin C	51.2mg	248%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	47%
Iron	21.9mg	353%
Calcium	19.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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