SPINACH VERMICELLI

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"Not only is this simple dish nutritious and meatless, it also offers the goodness of spinach," says Charleen Berkers of Palgrave, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the spinach, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper; saute for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. , Drain vermicelli; toss with spinach mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges