CHICKPEA, ASPARAGUS AND CORN SAUTE'

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This is a Weight Watchers recipe for both the Core and Flex programs. Point value 3. I found it a bit bland and tweaked it with 2 packets of Splenda. I have also added a 14 ounce can of quartered artichoke hearts to this recipe. I've made some changes which I've mentioned at the end of the instructions.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (or thawed frozen)
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 (11 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over nedium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus and cook, stiring occasionally, until bright green, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the tomatoes, onion, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Serve right away or at room temperature.
  • NOTE:.
  • 1) I add the onions right after the garlic and saute' for about 5 minutes.
  • 2) I parboil the asparagus for 3 minutes prior to adding.
  • 3) I add the tomatoes at the very end once heat is turned off -- they stay plumper that way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 548.2, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.1

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