Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 * Exported from MasterCook * Curried Vermicelli with Chickpeas - 8 pts Recipe By :The PDQ (Pretty Damn Quick) Vegetarian Cookbook by Donna Klein Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : LowFat (Less than 20%) Quick Spicy Vegan Veggie WW Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon peanut oil -- or plain sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil -- (dark) 2 teaspoons mild curry powder -- or to taste 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili paste -- or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 ounces vermicelli -- or other thin pasta, broken in half 15 ounces chickpeas -- (1 can) 4 ounces diced pimento -- (1 jar) optional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste -- to taste, if necessary In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut oil, toasted sesame oil, curry powder, onion powder, chili paste, sugar, and garlic powder. Set aside to let the flavors blend. Meanwhile, in a large stockpot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, drain the chickpeas in a large colander and rinse with running cold water. Carefully pour the cooked pasta over the chickpeas and drain. Return the hot pasta mixture to the stockpot. add the soy mixture and pimiento (if using); toss well to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature. Make 5 to 6 main dish or 8 to 10 side dish or pasta course servings. Per serving: Cals 397(18% fat); Total Fat 8g (sat fat 1g); Carbs 68g; Fiber 4g; Prot 14g; Chol 0mg; Sodium 369mg. " This spicy, curry-scented pasta dish is nice for parties or buffets as it can be served at room temperature. While the chickpeas provide additional protein and fiber, they can be omitted, if desired. The pimiento, though optional, lends pretty flecks of color. For a milder flavor, use the lesser amount of curry powder and halve the amount of chili powder. " Description: " 8 pts " Cuisine: " Indian " S(Formatted by Chupa Babi): " 06.15.08 " Copyright: " 2004 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 514 Calories; 9g Fat (15.8% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 90g Carbohydrate; 13g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 321mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 492 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 This sounds yummy. Thanks Chupa for your recipes. Judy Curried Vermicelli with Chickpeas - 8 pts * Exported from MasterCook * Curried Vermicelli with Chickpeas - 8 pts Recipe By :The PDQ (Pretty Damn Quick) Vegetarian Cookbook by Donna Klein Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : LowFat (Less than 20%) Quick Spicy Vegan Veggie WW Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon peanut oil -- or plain sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil -- (dark) 2 teaspoons mild curry powder -- or to taste 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili paste -- or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 ounces vermicelli -- or other thin pasta, broken in half 15 ounces chickpeas -- (1 can) 4 ounces diced pimento -- (1 jar) optional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste -- to taste, if necessary In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut oil, toasted sesame oil, curry powder, onion powder, chili paste, sugar, and garlic powder. Set aside to let the flavors blend. Meanwhile, in a large stockpot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, drain the chickpeas in a large colander and rinse with running cold water. Carefully pour the cooked pasta over the chickpeas and drain. Return the hot pasta mixture to the stockpot. add the soy mixture and pimiento (if using); toss well to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature. Make 5 to 6 main dish or 8 to 10 side dish or pasta course servings. Per serving: Cals 397(18% fat); Total Fat 8g (sat fat 1g); Carbs 68g; Fiber 4g; Prot 14g; Chol 0mg; Sodium 369mg. " This spicy, curry-scented pasta dish is nice for parties or buffets as it can be served at room temperature. While the chickpeas provide additional protein and fiber, they can be omitted, if desired. The pimiento, though optional, lends pretty flecks of color. For a milder flavor, use the lesser amount of curry powder and halve the amount of chili powder. " Description: " 8 pts " Cuisine: " Indian " S(Formatted by Chupa Babi): " 06.15.08 " Copyright: " 2004 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 514 Calories; 9g Fat (15.8% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 90g Carbohydrate; 13g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 321mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 492 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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