PASTA AND VEGGIES IN COCONUT OIL

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This is a twist on pasta tossed in olive oil. It's a quick, easy, and healthy meal that even kids will eat without a fuss. It's really just a jumping-off point; you can add in whatever herbs and spices suit your tastes. This is my toddler's favorite dish, and I have to admit, I love it, too!

Provided by RainbowJewels

Time 24m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon coconut oil, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; cook and stir until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain into a bowl.
Place coconut oil in the warm pot. Add macaroni mixture, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper; toss until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 67.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g