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Caribbean Almond Spaghetti
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Caribbean
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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