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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Greens, Lemon, and Ginger Recipe

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Greens, Lemon, and Ginger Recipe

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Greens, Lemon, and Ginger

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (16-oz) package whole wheat spaghetti
1/3 cup lemon olive oil , recipe follows, or olive oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 tbsp julienned strips peeled , fresh ginger
1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes
2 lb baby bok choy or 2 bunches broccoli rabe , cut crosswise into 1-inch squares
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil , olive oil
2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest

Directions:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions, or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander.
Heat the lemon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the raisins, ginger, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the greens, and as the leaves begin to wilt, add more to fit in the pan, turning constantly with tongs; cook until the greens are wilted and bright green, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Return the pasta to the cooking pot, add the vegetable mixture, and toss to combine well. Serve hot.
Lemon Olive Oil:
Place the oil and the zest in a glass jar. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
Pour the oil through a strainer and discard the zest. Transfer to a jar and store, tightly covered, at in refrigerator.
Yield: 1 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	688.51 Kcal (2883 kJ)
Calories from fat	539.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.93g	92%
Cholesterol	7.61mg	3%
Sodium	750.39mg	31%
Potassium	237.04mg	5%
Total Carbs	33.91g	11%
Sugars	14.29g	57%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	16%
Protein	7.88g	16%
Vitamin C	101.7mg	169%
Vitamin A	11.3mg	378%
Iron	259.3mg	1440%
Calcium	286.1mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.79 Kcal (732 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.21g	92%
Cholesterol	1.93mg	3%
Sodium	190.5mg	31%
Potassium	60.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.61g	11%
Sugars	3.63g	57%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	16%
Protein	2g	16%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	169%
Vitamin A	2.9mg	378%
Iron	65.8mg	1440%
Calcium	72.6mg	29%

* 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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