Pine Nut and Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz fusilli or 8 oz other spiral shaped pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup red bell pepper , thinly slivered
1 cup green bell pepper , thinly slivered
6 green onions, sliced
4 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pine nuts
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

In a large pot, cook pasta according to directions.
In a 325° oven lightly toast the pine nuts for 5-7 minutes, or until a light golden-brown.
In a large skillet or wok, heat oil.
Sauté chicken with peppers and onions for 5 minutes.
Add ginger, garlic, and pine nuts and sauté for about 5 more minutes more.
Add soy sauce and lemon or lime juice and remove from heat.
Drain pasta well and place in a large bowl.
Pour chicken mixture over pasta and add salt and pepper to taste or you can add the cooked pasta directly to the wok or skillet.
Toss well to coat with chicken mixture-serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.18 Kcal (1227 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.98g	26%
Cholesterol	33.73mg	11%
Sodium	438.83mg	18%
Potassium	348.34mg	7%
Total Carbs	20.58g	7%
Sugars	3.7g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	10%
Protein	16.63g	33%
Vitamin C	50.5mg	84%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	21.6mg	120%
Calcium	17.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.5 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.24g	26%
Cholesterol	18.35mg	11%
Sodium	238.74mg	18%
Potassium	189.51mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.2g	7%
Sugars	2.01g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	10%
Protein	9.05g	33%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	39%
Iron	11.8mg	120%
Calcium	9.5mg	2%

* 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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