TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

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From the American Diabetes Assn. Posted for safe-keeping. Dietitian's tip: the color of a meal can usually reveal the quality of its nutrients.

Provided by Treewoman

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 7 cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add 1 T olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, green pepper, red pepper, zucchini and squash and saute for 5-7 minutes or until peppers begin to soften.
  • Add cooked tortellini to skillet and saute another 2 minutes. Drizzle 1 T olive oil over entire mixture and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 234.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.3

Kevin Boggs
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Babarghori Babarghori
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tortellini primavera, and they all asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kamran rajput
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tortellini primavera, and they didn't even notice that they were eating vegetables.


Miroslav Belan
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I made this recipe for my diabetic mother, and she loved it! She said it was the best tortellini primavera she's ever had. I'll definitely be making this again for her.


Yasmeem Babu
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This recipe is perfect for a summer dinner. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with fresh vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kim Cing
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I love this recipe. The tortellini primavera is so good that I don't even notice that I'm eating vegetables.


EDb Nepal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken, and I added it to the tortellini primavera. The dish was delicious and healthy.


Sita Giri
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and delicious. This tortellini primavera recipe definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein, and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bed Nath
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Wilbert Lee
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tortellini primavera, and they all asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dean Glen
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tortellini primavera, and they didn't even notice that they were eating vegetables.


DAVIS NATO
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. The tortellini primavera was so good that I ate two helpings. I'll be making this again for my next dinner party.


Muhammad Sale
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and peas in my fridge, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The dish was delicious and healthy.


Ehtisham hassan
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I made this recipe for my diabetic mother, and she loved it! She said it was the best tortellini primavera she's ever had. I'll definitely be making this again for her.


Me Mijanur Rahman
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This was my first time making tortellini primavera, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Armand Sears
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I'm not diabetic, but I love this recipe. It's healthy and flavorful, and it's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zeeshanalvi57
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The tortellini primavera was so good that I ate two helpings. I'll be making this again for my next dinner party.


Ibrahim Zalaf
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I'm always looking for new diabetic-friendly recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I especially love the addition of asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes.


Nasima Begom
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This tortellini primavera recipe was a hit with my diabetic family! The sauce was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly crisp-tender. I will definitely be making this again.