I was delighted when I found out Eden Organic Food Company was sending me a
box of their Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair pasta. They even included a bunch of recipes to try. I went
with the Twisted Pair Gemelli with Spinach & Tomatoes because
my son, Jackson, loves spinach and because I already had a can of their
Eden Organic Diced Tomatoes.
My country table (a.k.a. my pantry) is filled with Eden Organic Pastas.
It is the number one pasta I serve to my family and am always recommending
their products to my clients.
Twisted
Pair Gemelli with Spinach & Tomatoes
Ingredients
12 ounces Eden
Organic Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair® Gemelli, 1 package
2 Tablespoons Eden
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Eden
Sea Salt, or to taste
2 cups spinach, packed and chopped
1/2 cup any
Eden Organic Diced Tomatoes, drained,
reserving 1 cup tomato cooking liquid
Directions
Cook pasta as package directs. While
the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the garlic and
onion for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add
the crushed red pepper, salt, spinach and tomatoes. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add
the tomato cooking liquid.
Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Season with black pepper and add
extra salt if desired.
Toss the pasta and vegetables until heated through.
Serve and enjoy!
Whole grains are excellent foods
which are rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber and essential
nutrients. Here are some of the many benefits of whole grains.
1) Weight
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Improve Bodily Functions – Whole
grains help your body metabolize protein, release energy from muscles, protect
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relax your nervous system.
High
energy grain, allergy-friendly grain and easily digested.
of all grains”, quinoa is gluten-free (therefore easily digested) is a natural
complete protein (this means that it has 8 essential amino
acids). It is rich in magnesium, iron, calcium potassium, phosphorous and copper. Quinoa helps prevent
cataracts, heart disease, gallstones, type 2 diabetes and childhood asthma.
4) It's Wholesome, Organic and gentle to the Environment! As you know I am very conscious of what I put on my plate and especially
on Jackson's plate. His developing system does not need to be overloaded
with refined flour, sugar, sodium, preservatives, GMOs, pesticides and other
nasty
toxins. Eden Organic Food Company delivers organic, non-GMO, GEO free, BPA-free, environmentally friendly, nutrient-dense,
high-quality and delicious food for the whole family. Their products will continue to be a staple in my home for years to come.
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