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Recipe: Mediterranean pasta salad (on this page) Recipe: Grilled burger and three-bean salad (on this page) Recipe: Blueberry oat pancakes with maple yogurt (on this page)Cook pasta according to package instructions, omitting salt and fat.
While pasta cooks, combine zest and juice of 1 lemon and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add artichoke hearts, cheese, bell pepper and parsley; toss to combine.
Place the peas in a colander; when the pasta is cooked, drain pasta over peas. Shake well to drain, but do not run under cold water. Add the pasta and peas to the artichoke mixture, and toss well until thoroughly combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serves 4
Divide beef into 2 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place patties in pan; cook 6 minutes each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into middle of burger reads 160 degrees.
Combine green beans, white beans, kidney beans, carrots, bell pepper and vinaigrette in a bowl; toss gently.
On the bottom of each bun, place a few lettuce leaves and 2 slices of tomato; top with burger and other half of bun.
Serve bean salad alongside burgers.
Serves 2
Combine oats, cottage cheese, eggs and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Process the ingredients until smooth. Gently stir in the blueberries.
Heat the large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into pan. Cook 3 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Carefully turn pancakes over and cook 3 more minutes or until golden.
Combine yogurt and maple syrup. Serve alongside pancakes.
Serves 2
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