NUTTY PASTA

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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy this peanuts topped vermicelli pasta recipe made with veggies and papaya.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
1 small papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon peanut, canola or soybean oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped

Steps:

Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Toss vermicelli and remaining ingredients except peanuts in large bowl. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g