Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado | 1 medium (150g) | 240 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Eggplant | 1 cup cubed (82g) | 35 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into crescents
- 1 leek (white part only) thinly sliced, rings separated
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Chinese eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- ½ Pound boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and cut into cubes
- ½ Cup salt-reduced, fat free chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp chopped, fresh basil leaves
- 1 ripe large Genuine California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 16 slices
- Garnish-fresh basil leaves
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Directions
In large roasting pan (bottom of broiler pan works well) sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine all vegetables.
In small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
Roast in pre-heated 375 F oven for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
Remove vegetables from oven and pour on remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
In large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, chicken, chicken broth, and basil. Portion into 8 low-sided pasta bowls.
Place two slices avocado and a fresh basil leaf on top of pasta.