Fusilli with Mustard Greens and Currants

Health score
32%
Fusilli with Mustard Greens and Currants
30 min.
6
446kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking to elevate your pasta game with a dish that's both wholesome and packed with flavor, look no further than this delightful Fusilli with Mustard Greens and Currants. In just 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal that balances the peppery notes of mustard greens with the sweet richness of dried currants, resulting in a satisfying and nutritious offering suitable for lunch, dinner, or as a clever side dish.

This recipe is not only easy to whip up, but it also highlights the versatility of whole-wheat fusilli, which provides a hearty base and a fantastic texture that pairs beautifully with the tender greens. The addition of toasted pine nuts brings a delightful crunch, while the garlic and red chile flakes infuse the dish with warmth and depth, making each bite a flavor-packed experience.

To top it all off, a generous sprinkle of freshly shredded parmesan cheese adds a creamy, savory element that ties the entire dish together, making it oh-so-comforting. Perfect for those who appreciate a meal that nourishes the body and excites the palate, this Fusilli with Mustard Greens and Currants is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Impress your friends and family with this colorful, balanced, and utterly delicious pasta dish that brings a touch of greenery to your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  •  garlic cloves sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 pound mustard greens rinsed chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings freshly parmesan cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.3 teaspoon chile flakes red
  • 0.8 pound fusilli whole-wheat

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as package directs.
  2. Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a large, dry frying pan over medium heat; set aside.
  3. Add oil to pan, then add garlic and chile flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
  4. Add currants, the greens with water clinging to them, and salt. Cover; cook until greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained pasta and reserved nuts.
  5. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories446kcal
Protein18.97%
Fat38.23%
Carbs42.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
2.17
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.948695649271%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
9.19mg
Kaempferol
21.72mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:446.1kcal
22.3%
Fat:18.96g
29.17%
Saturated Fat:6.18g
38.61%
Carbohydrates:47.75g
15.92%
Net Carbohydrates:40.13g
14.59%
Sugar:7.97g
8.85%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:691.12mg
30.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.16g
42.32%
Vitamin K:154.03µg
146.7%
Vitamin C:40.75mg
49.39%
Calcium:432.71mg
43.27%
Vitamin A:1981.78IU
39.64%
Manganese:0.74mg
36.95%
Fiber:7.62g
30.47%
Phosphorus:295.44mg
29.54%
Vitamin E:2.62mg
17.46%
Magnesium:53.68mg
13.42%
Copper:0.23mg
11.65%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.37%
Selenium:7.67µg
10.96%
Potassium:361.99mg
10.34%
Iron:1.82mg
10.1%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.05%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.33%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.76%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.09%
Folate:12.34µg
3.08%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.95%
Source:My Recipes