Bow Ties And Black Eyes With Olives And Mint 9pts R

Name: Bow Ties And Black Eyes With Olives And Mint 9pts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounce dry bow tie pasta; 4 ounce frzn black-eyed peas; 2 lrg garlic clove whole; 1 lrg bay leaf (aromatic) just vegetables (flakes) salt free seasoning; 2 Tbsp. kalamata olives pitted, halved; 1 x plum tomato seeded, minced; 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh mint; 1 Tbsp. mixed fresh herbs; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1/4 tsp crushed capers (liquid removed) Splash to taste, add in color (Trader Joe's sun dry tomato seasoning); 1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper; 1/4 c. reduced fat feta cheese crumbled

Servings: persons

4 ounce dry bow tie pasta
4 ounce frzn black-eyed peas
2 lrg garlic clove whole
1 lrg bay leaf (aromatic) just vegetables (flakes) salt free seasoning
2 Tbsp. kalamata olives pitted, halved
1 x plum tomato seeded, minced
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh mint
1 Tbsp. mixed fresh herbs
1 Tbsp. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp crushed capers (liquid removed) Splash to taste, add in color (Trader Joe's sun dry tomato seasoning)
1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper
1/4 c. reduced fat feta cheese crumbled

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Cook the pasta, frzn black eyed peas and whole (don't peel) garlic cloves together in plenty of boiling water seasoned with the vegetable flakes and bay leaves: boil 3 min; turn off the heat and let rest 4 to 5 min or possibly till pasta is soft.
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Drain.
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Remove bay leaf and throw away.
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Recover the garlic; peel and mince.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the chopped garlic with the remaining ingredients.
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Add in the liquid removed pasta and beans while still hot.
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Toss gently to combine.
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Serve pasta at room temperature topped with feta cheese.
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NOTES : This is an adaption of recipe published in BHG's Fresh Ideas series.
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This recipe add in capers, vinegar, sundried tomatoes and additional fresh herbs from the garden: lemon thyme, basil, marjoram, chives along with the heady mint.
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Idea for lunch.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounce dry bow tie pasta, 4 ounce frzn black-eyed peas, 2 lrg garlic clove whole, 1 lrg bay leaf (aromatic) just vegetables (flakes) salt free seasoning, and more.

Yes, Bow Ties And Black Eyes With Olives And Mint 9pts Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bow Ties And Black Eyes With Olives And Mint 9pts Recipe

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