One Plate Meal for Two

When looking for a complete meal that will fit onto one plate, look no more. Even though the pesto is also good over chicken or pork, it is primarily a source of flavor. This is a really low calorie entree packed with lots of good "stuff". This plate is pretty and is a complete meal for one or two people. Enjoy!

Grilled Ham and Zucchini Skewers on Pasta

We like this dish with Rick's Fav Pesto (recipe follows).

Here is my recipe:

1 medium zucchini, unpeeled, and cut in 1/2" slices

1 6-ounce cooked ham, cut into1 inch squares

1 tablespoon Italian dressing

4 ounces Farmo corn and rice pasta (gluten free)

Here is how I put this recipe together:
1. Heat grill pan on medium high heat; place water for pasta in large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Thread sliced zucchini and ham alternates onto skewer alternately and brush with Italian dressing. Place skewers on grill, turning every 3 minutes until you have grill marks on all 4 sides, remove from heat

3. While skewers are cooking, place pasta in boiling water and cook according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

4. To serve, Place pasta on a small platter; place skewers on top of cooked pasta. Drizzle with favorite dressing or pesto. Garnish with parsley or basil leaves if desired.

Servings: 2

Preparation Time: 8 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Calories Per Serving: 485.74

Calories From Fat (34%) 166.65

% Daily Value

Total Fat 5.56 g 9%

Saturated Fat 1.02 g 5%

Cholesterol 26.95 mg 9%

Sodium 503 mg 21%

Potassium 419.14 mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 90.3 g 30%

Fiber 3.03g 12%

Sugar 2.92 g

Protein 19.73 g 39%

Copper 0.09 mg 5%

Energy 2032.39

Glucose 1.28 g

Iron 1.17 mg 7%

Lactose 0 g

Lysine 0.07 g

Magnesium 25.87 mg 6%

Manganese 0.18 mg 9%

Net Carbohydrates 87.27 g

Phosphorus 138.03 mg 14%

Riboflavin 0.1 mg 6%

Selenium 10.56 mcg 15%

Thiamin 0.42 mg 28%

Vitamin A 207.23 IU 4%

Vitamin B12 0.33 mcg 6%

Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 19%

Vitamin C 18.47 mg 31%

Vitamin D 0 IU 0%

Vitamin E 0.17 mg 2%

Vitamin K 5.37 mcg 7%

Zinc 1.78 mg 12%

Rick's Fav Pesto

Here is my recipe:
2 tablespoons dried basil (or 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil)

1/2 cup almonds

1 medium lemon, zested & juiced

2 cloves garlic clove, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 leaves baby spinach

1/2 teaspoon rosemary (dried), finely chopped

1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Here is how I put this recipe together:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toast almonds on a baking sheet until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, set aside

2. Zest and juice entire lemon into a small bowl, removing seeds; set aside.

3. In a food processor, pulse together basil, almonds, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, spinach and rosemary until coarsely blended. With processor on low, slowly add olive oil until mixed, then add Parmesan cheese, continuing to mix for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.

Servings: 8          Yield: 1 cup

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 4 minutes

Inactive Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Calories Per Serving: 188.95

Calories From Fat (85%) 161.09

% Daily Value

Total Fat 18.85 g 29%

Saturated Fat 3.34 g 17%

Cholesterol 5.5 mg 2%

Sodium 246.34 mg 10%

Potassium 130.49 mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 4 g 1%

Fiber 1.94 g 8%

Sugar 0.33 g

Protein 4.28 g 9%

Fiber 1.94 g 8%

Copper 0.14 mg 7%

Energy 790.59

Glucose 0.03 g

Iron 1.55 mg 9%

Lactose 0.01 g

Lysine 0.24 g

Magnesium 32.21 mg 8%

Manganese 0.31 mg 16%

Net Carbohydrates 2.06 g

Phosphorus 83.06 mg 8%

Riboflavin 0.12 mg 7%

Selenium 1.45 mcg 2%

Thiamin 0.03 mg 2%

Vitamin A 537.81 IU 11%

Vitamin B12 0.14 mcg 2%

Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%

Vitamin C 12.09 mg 20%

Vitamin D 1.31 IU <1 nbsp="">

Vitamin E 1.79mg 18%

Vitamin K 43.56 mcg 54%

Zinc 0.56 mg 4%

Author: Dr. Jacquelyn P. Horne

Copyright: 2013

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