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Low-Point Pico de Mango

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 18th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A fruity twist on a classic dish! This pico de gallo has been magnificently modified with mangos!!! The already delicious dish is even more summery fresh with chopped mangos added. With enough fruit to refresh and enough heat to satisfy, it’s beco…



Low-Point Pico de Mango

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 18th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A fruity twist on a classic dish! This pico de gallo has been magnificently modified with mangos!!! The already delicious dish is even more summery fresh with chopped mangos added. With enough fruit to refresh and enough heat to satisfy, it’s beco…



Low-Point Pico de Mango

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jun 18th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A fruity twist on a classic dish! This pico de gallo has been magnificently modified with mangos!!! The already delicious dish is even more summery fresh with chopped mangos added. With enough fruit to refresh and enough heat to satisfy, it’s beco…



Low-Point Mayo and Panko Mahi

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 31st, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I love a good seasoned Panko crust on my fish but have had trouble keeping the crust on the fish when pan frying. Until now. Adding a small layer of creamy mayonnaise to the fish before adding the Panko helps the Panko to stay on the fish, thus giving …



Low-Point Mayo and Panko Mahi

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 31st, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I love a good seasoned Panko crust on my fish but have had trouble keeping the crust on the fish when pan frying. Until now. Adding a small layer of creamy mayonnaise to the fish before adding the Panko helps the Panko to stay on the fish, thus giving …



Low-Point Mayo and Panko Mahi

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 31st, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I love a good seasoned Panko crust on my fish but have had trouble keeping the crust on the fish when pan frying. Until now. Adding a small layer of creamy mayonnaise to the fish before adding the Panko helps the Panko to stay on the fish, thus giving …



Low-Point Soy Sauce Eggs

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 19th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Add a flavor to your salads, sandwiches, or ramen noodles by cooking your hard-boiled eggs in soy sauce! Low-Point Soy Sauce EggsIngredients:- 4 eggs, boiled and peeled- 5 Tbs soy sauceHeat soy sauce over medium-high heat in a large sauce pan. When soy…



Low-Point Soy Sauce Eggs

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 19th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Add a flavor to your salads, sandwiches, or ramen noodles by cooking your hard-boiled eggs in soy sauce! Low-Point Soy Sauce EggsIngredients:- 4 eggs, boiled and peeled- 5 Tbs soy sauceHeat soy sauce over medium-high heat in a large sauce pan. When soy…



Low-Point Soy Sauce Eggs

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 19th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Add a flavor to your salads, sandwiches, or ramen noodles by cooking your hard-boiled eggs in soy sauce! Low-Point Soy Sauce EggsIngredients:- 4 eggs, boiled and peeled- 5 Tbs soy sauceHeat soy sauce over medium-high heat in a large sauce pan. When soy…



Low-Point Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachios

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • May 1st, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local


Take some pasta, add a little asparagus and fresh mint, and you have yourself one savory and delightful entree! Garnished with a few pistachios for added protein and texture, this meal is a definite two-thumbs up! 🙂


Low-Point Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachios

Ingredients:

– 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne pasta
– 1 Tbs olive oil
– 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
– 3 green onions, chopped, white and green parts divided
– 1 tsp. minced garlic
– 1/4 cup dry white wine
– 1/2 tsp. kosher salt or sea salt
– 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
– 1 Tbs butter, (Land O Lakes Light with Canola Oil)
– 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
– fresh mint, chopped

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain in a colander over a bowl reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and 1/4 cup liquid to pan, cover, and keep warm over low heat. 

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add asparagus, white parts of the green onions, and garlic, and sauté until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add wine, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute. Add asparagus mixture to pasta along with the green onions, butter and cheese. Stir in pistachios. Divide among bowls and garnish with fresh mint. Enjoy! If you’d like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.


Total servings – 7 cups
Serving size – 1 cup
Points per serving – 4
Points plus per serving – 5

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