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Lemony Fusilli with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Spinach Recipe

Lemony Fusilli with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Spinach Recipe

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Lemony Fusilli with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Spinach

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups uncooked whole wheat fusilli ( short twisted spaghetti)
2 lemons
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6-oz) package fresh baby spinach
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas ( garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded fontina cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
While pasta cooks, grate rind and squeeze juice from lemon to measure 4 teaspoons and 1/4 cup, respectively. Combine rind, juice, olive oil, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add spinach, chickpeas, and raisins; toss well.
Drain pasta, and immediately add to spinach mixture, tossing until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.
Serve with: Cheesy Crostini

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	710.54 Kcal (2975 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	12%
Cholesterol	2.06mg	1%
Sodium	174.22mg	7%
Potassium	378.32mg	8%
Total Carbs	145.88g	49%
Sugars	23.52g	94%
Dietary Fiber	17.26g	69%
Protein	23.06g	46%
Vitamin C	19.2mg	32%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	89.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.24 Kcal (1148 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.13g	12%
Cholesterol	0.79mg	1%
Sodium	67.24mg	7%
Potassium	146.01mg	8%
Total Carbs	56.3g	49%
Sugars	9.08g	94%
Dietary Fiber	6.66g	69%
Protein	8.9g	46%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	32%
Iron	2mg	28%
Calcium	34.5mg	9%

* 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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