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NEW! Curry Pasta Salad
Preparation time30 min
Cooking time30 min
Portions10
FromSouth Africa
Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
- 250g High-Fibre Fusilli
- 1 Tin Chickpeas
- 1 Red Pepper, Diced
- 1 Green Pepper, Diced
- 1 Red Onion, Diced
- 1 Carrot, Grated
For the Dressing:
- 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
- 1 Tbsp Chutney
- 30ml Lemon Juice
- 125ml Low-Fat Yogurt
- 1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Allow to cool.
- Add in the chickpeas, diced peppers, grated carrot and onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the pasta/ veg mixture.
- Enjoy as a side to your favourite braai meat.
Per 100g |
Per Serving (80g) |
|
Energy |
706 kJ |
565 kJ |
Carbohydrates |
31 g |
25 g |
Total Sugar |
0.4 g |
0.3 g |
Total Protein |
7.2 g |
5.8 g |
Total Fat |
1.6 g |
1.3 g |
Saturated Fat |
0.3 g |
0.2 g |
Cholesterol |
1 mg |
0.8 mg |
Dietary Fibre |
4.6 g |
3.7 g |
Sodium |
232 mg |
185 mg |
The nutritionist's advice:
Upgrade your curried pasta by using high-fiber pasta and protein-packed chickpeas for better digestion and sustained energy. Swapping mayo for yogurt keeps it creamy while adding gut-friendly probiotics and reducing unhealthy fats