Caribbean Spaghetti with Brussel Sprouts
Caribbean Spaghetti is delicious either as a side dish or main meal with extra protein added with peanut or almond butter.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 278.44kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti I used whole grain spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 10 oz. trimmed and quartered brussel sprouts
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 1/3 cups tomato juice I used V-8 Spicy Hot
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water, according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat oil. Add onion and bell pepper. Saute until the onion starts to brown.
- Add brussel sprouts, carrots and 1/3 cup water. Cook for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter and tomato juice until thoroughly combined.
- Add to vegetables with the spaghetti. Add salt and toss to combine.
Notes
- Peanut Butter can be substituted for the almond butter.
- You can also add tomato paste with water. about 3 tablespoons with 1 cup of water to replace the V8 juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 278.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.91g | Protein: 9.16g | Fat: 10.09g | Saturated Fat: 0.84g | Sodium: 468.7mg | Fiber: 5.17g | Sugar: 5.99g
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