TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

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From the American Diabetes Assn. Posted for safe-keeping. Dietitian's tip: the color of a meal can usually reveal the quality of its nutrients.

Provided by Treewoman

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 7 cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add 1 T olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, green pepper, red pepper, zucchini and squash and saute for 5-7 minutes or until peppers begin to soften.
  • Add cooked tortellini to skillet and saute another 2 minutes. Drizzle 1 T olive oil over entire mixture and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 234.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.3

naomisqlam
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.


Chibuzor Obiefuna
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Earnest Wananda
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Sabreen Sheikh
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I made this dish for my diabetic mother and she loved it! She said it was the best tortellini primavera she's ever had.


ff Roton King
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is absolutely delicious.


Nithu San
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I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Freya Murray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Courage Black
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I'm always looking for new diabetic-friendly recipes, and this one fits the bill. It's flavorful and satisfying without being too high in carbs.


Lillie Emerson
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This dish is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Haseeb Ali
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Feroj
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the people who aren't diabetic.


Camir ZakiH
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the lemon juice, which gave the sauce a nice brightness.


Cecy Landa
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I'm not diabetic, but I loved this dish! The flavors were well-balanced and the tortellini was cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again, even for non-diabetics.


kashif ch
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This tortellini primavera was a hit with my diabetic family! The sauce was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.