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Southwest Fettuccine Bowl
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Peas, corn and beans are loaded with plenty of dietary fiber—the soluble kind. Try to eat at least 25 grams of fiber daily.
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Southwest Fettuccine Bowl

It has spunk! This zesty vegetarian dish is flavored with salsa, chili sauce, black beans, corn and cilantro. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:40 min
makes:4 servings

8oz uncooked fettuccine
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1cup chunky-style salsa
1/3cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn
1/4cup water
2tablespoons chili sauce
1/2teaspoon ground cumin
1can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro
1.Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. In medium bowl, place fettuccine. Spray fettuccine 2 or 3 times with cooking spray, tossing after each spray. Cover to keep warm.
2.In same saucepan, mix remaining ingredients except cilantro. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender.
3.Divide fettuccine among 4 individual bowls. Top each with about 3/4 cup sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 390 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 580mg; Total Carbohydrate 72g (Dietary Fiber 12g, Sugars 4g); Protein 15% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 8%; Iron 25Exchanges: 3 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 5 MyPyramid Servings: 2 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables, 2 oz-equivalents Grains

 
 
 
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