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Ingredients
1 tuna steak - (abt 6 oz), see * Note
1 package refrigerated reduced-fat
cheese tortellini - (9 oz)
Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
1 cup finely-chopped red bell pepper
1 cup finely-chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely-chopped onion
3/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 cup evaporated skimmed milk
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
Directions
* Note: Substitute 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained, for tuna
steak. Omit step 1.
Grill or broil tuna 4 inches from heat source until fish just begins to
flake, about 7 to 9 minutes, turning once. Remove and discard skin. Cut
tuna into chunks; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set
aside.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add bell peppers, onion
and fennel seeds; cook over medium heat until crisp-tender.
Whisk together milk, flour, mustard and black pepper in small bowl until
smooth; add to skillet. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir
in tuna and pasta; reduce heat to low and simmer until heated through,
about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Milk, 1 Vegetable.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 180; Calories from fat 19%; Total Fat 4g;
Saturated Fat 2g; Protein 16g; Carbohydrates 21g; Cholesterol 21mg;
Sodium 160mg; Dietary Fiber 3g.
Comments: Cheese tortellini and tuna both provide good sources of protein.
Add a green salad to complete this delicious meal.
Source:
"Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com"
S(Formatted for MC6):
"07-26-2002 by Joe Comiskey - jcomiskey@krypto.net"
Copyright:
"© Publications International Ltd, 2002"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 32 Calories; trace Fat (5.2%
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1mg
Cholesterol; 37mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2
Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Contributor: n/a
Preparation Time: 0:00
Servings: 4
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