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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 6 people
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Calories: 278.44 kcal
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
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.
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.
Calories: 278.44 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.91 g | Protein: 9.16 g | Fat: 10.09 g | Saturated Fat: 0.84 g | Sodium: 468.7 mg | Fiber: 5.17 g | Sugar: 5.99 g