Lemon-Chive Pasta and Peppers

Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Lemon-Chive Pasta and Peppers
15 min.
4
298kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious dish that bursts with flavor? Look no further than our Lemon-Chive Pasta and Peppers! This vibrant recipe is not only dairy-free but also ready in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. With its delightful combination of fresh bell peppers, zesty lemon, and aromatic chives, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

The bright colors of the red and green bell peppers not only make this dish visually appealing but also add a satisfying crunch that complements the tender pasta beautifully. The addition of lemon juice and grated lemon peel infuses the dish with a refreshing citrusy zing, while the chives provide a subtle onion-like flavor that elevates the overall taste profile.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, an antipasti, or a light starter, this Lemon-Chive Pasta and Peppers recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion. With only 298 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So grab your frying pan and get ready to whip up this delightful dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • small bell pepper red cut into thin strips
  • small bell pepper green cut into thin strips
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • cups noodles hot cooked (any variety)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers, lemon peel, chives, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until bell peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in lemon juice; cook until hot.
  2. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories298kcal
Protein9.83%
Fat37.99%
Carbs52.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.88
Glycemic Load
16.86
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.00086956374%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.99mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:298.43kcal
14.92%
Fat:12.63g
19.43%
Saturated Fat:2.6g
16.27%
Carbohydrates:39.03g
13.01%
Net Carbohydrates:36.1g
13.13%
Sugar:2.1g
2.34%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:427.08mg
18.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.35g
14.7%
Vitamin C:42.57mg
51.59%
Selenium:31.06µg
44.37%
Vitamin A:1188.86IU
23.78%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.7%
Fiber:2.93g
11.71%
Iron:1.68mg
9.32%
Phosphorus:81.12mg
8.11%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.98%
Copper:0.14mg
6.84%
Magnesium:26.6mg
6.65%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.91%
Folate:21.09µg
5.27%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.53%
Potassium:140.7mg
4.02%
Vitamin K:3.98µg
3.79%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.79%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.21%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.07%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.35%
Calcium:17.89mg
1.79%