Healthy Pasta Salad with Corn and Sprouts 🥗
Description: Incredibly easy and healthy pasta salad! This dish is perfect for a light dinner or a refreshing lunch. Pair it with some yogurt for a delightful meal.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks 🍽️
Keywords: Corn, Beans, Vegetable, Mexican, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive 💡
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 236.1
- Fat Content: 1.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1273.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 48g
- Fiber Content: 5.7g
- Sugar Content: 5.6g
- Protein Content: 9.5g
Servings:
- Recipe Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pasta | 3 cups |
| Water | 1 1/2 cups |
| Fresh corn kernels | 1/3 cup |
| Frozen corn kernels | 1/4 cup |
| Lima beans | 1/4 cup |
| Mung bean sprouts | 3/4 cup |
| Tomatoes | 2 |
| Spring onion | 1 |
| Dried basil | 1 tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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Boil Water for Pasta:
- Bring a pot of 1 1/2 cups water (lightly salted) to a boil. 🍲
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Cook Pasta:
- Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 5-8 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. 🍝
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Drain and Cool Pasta:
- Drain the cooked pasta and refresh it with cold water to stop the cooking process. 🚿
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Prepare Corn and Beans Mixture:
- In another pot, combine fresh corn kernels, frozen corn kernels, lima beans, mung bean sprouts, salt, and 3/4 cup of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the flame and let it cook for 3-5 minutes. 🌽
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Cool Corn and Beans Mixture:
- Drain the cooked corn and beans mixture and let it cool. ❄️
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Prepare Veggie Mix:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes and spring onion rings with the cooked corn and beans mixture. 🍅
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Season and Rest:
- Season the veggie mix with dried basil, chili flakes, and additional salt if needed. Let it sit for a while to allow the flavors to meld together. 🌿
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Mix in Parmesan Cheese:
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the cooked pasta and mix well to incorporate the cheesy goodness. 🧀
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Combine and Serve:
- Toss the pasta with the veggie mixture in the large bowl until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve your healthy pasta salad with corn and sprouts and enjoy! 😋
This healthy pasta salad is not only quick and easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrients. It’s a perfect dish for a busy weeknight or a casual gathering with friends. Bon appétit! 🥳
