Pasta With Lima Beans and Swiss Chard Recipe

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Pasta With Lima Beans and Swiss Chard
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Directions:

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, onion, lima beans and prosciutto or ham.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the garlic begins to brown and the onion is soft, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Stir in the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken stock, cream, salt and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  7. Add the Swiss chard or spinach leaves to the sauce about 2 minutes before it's done, stirring well.
  8. While the sauce is simmering, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender.
  9. Drain the pasta well and return it to the pot.
  10. Pour the sauce over the pasta and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
  11. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in cheese and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 315.44 Kcal (1321 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.28g 24%
Cholesterol 30.22mg 10%
Sodium 1249.96mg 52%
Potassium 514.76mg 11%
Total Carbs 23.38g 8%
Sugars 3.41g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6.15g 25%
Protein 17.39g 35%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 20%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 96.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 42.34 Kcal (177 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.05g 24%
Cholesterol 4.06mg 10%
Sodium 167.78mg 52%
Potassium 69.1mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.14g 8%
Sugars 0.46g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 25%
Protein 2.33g 35%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 20%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 10%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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