I absolutely love pasta and I was looking for some new way I can add some healthy vegetables. I picked up a bag of sweet baby peppers (orange, yellow, and red) and one green bell pepper. In a saucepan, I sautéed some onion, minced garlic, and small dices of each pepper. I cooked them down at a low heat until they were soft and the onions were transparent. I Although cooking anything reduces the nutrient density of foods, a lot of vegetables are better when cooked. Here's an article by Scientific American. I added the veggies to pasta with my favorite alfredo sauce by Bertolli. I've tired a few pre-made alfredo sauces and Bertolli's is definitely my favorite. *And a little thing you might not know, a yellow pepper has more vitamin C than a lemon.
Inspired by my friend Andrew, I wanted to make popcorn from kernels in a skillet. It has an all-natural taste with no flavor so that you can add whatever you'd like. I cooked the kernels (1/3 cup) in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. I poured it in a bowl and seasoned it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh grated white cheddar cheese- just the way Andrew seasoned it but i added the cheese ;) This is simple, delicious, light and healthy! (Definitely give this a try)
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