Stir-Fried Veggies with Pasta

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
We never feel like we're missing out on meat when this super supper is on the table. Not only is it a quick dinner to whip up on warm summer nights, but it is one of the meals that my husband requests most. —Tracy Holaday of Muncie, Indiana

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 1 medium leek (white portion only), julienned
  • 2 small zucchini, julienned
  • 1 each medium sweet red, yellow and green pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the carrots, leek, zucchini, peppers and beans in hot olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Drain pasta; add to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, salt, chili powder and ginger. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 210 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.