7. Baked Macaroni:
You Will Need:
4 cups of chicken stock
2 tablespoons of olive oil.
6 cups of cauliflower florets.
500 grams of macaroni.
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons of chopped garlic.
2 cups of chopped onion
3 cups of diced zucchini
For The Sauce:
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
¼ cup of flour
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil.
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano.
For The Topping:
1 cup bread crumbs
How To:
Heat the chicken stock and add cauliflower to it. Cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
Cook the macaroni according to the package instruction and reserve 150 ml of pasta cooking water.
In a skillet, heat olive oil, add garlic and onions and sauté for a minute.
Now add the zucchini and cook until it softens. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta.
In another pan, heat oil and add flour to it. Cook until the flour changes its color. Add the reserved stock and keep whisking.
Now add basil, oregano, mustard and pureed cauliflower. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. When the sauce cools, puree using a blender and pour it over the pasta. Toss to coat.
8. Chicken Pita Sandwich
You Will Need:
2 cooked skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
1 tablespoon of wine vinegar
½ teaspoon of chopped chives.
¼ cup of nonfat yogurt
½ small cucumber, diced
1 pita bread
Salt and pepper to taste
How To:
Cut the chicken breast into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper.
Now sprinkle chives and vinegar on it.
In another bowl, mix cucumber and yogurt together.
Now split the pita bread and stuff 2 tablespoons of cucumber and yogurt sauce in it.
Place ¼th of the chicken mixture into the pockets and close. Serve immediately.
9. Greek Pasta Salad:
You Will Need:
1 cup of pasta shells
2 tablespoons of Italian dressing.
1/8 cup of sliced olives
¼ cup of feta cheese
Chicken breast, cooked and cubed.
How To:
Cook the pasta according to the package instruction. Drain, rinse and leave it aside.
In a bowl, mix the Italian dressing with olives, tomatoes, and chicken and feta cheese.
Serve immediately.
