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Tips for adding herbs and seasoning pasta for a healthy snack
Pasta can be a healthy inclusion in a balanced diet. The pasta itself doesn't contribute to an unhealthy meal, but the sauces we make can if we don't make good choices. Sauces that are heavy with heavy cream are not good for those on low-fat diets. Use healthier olive oils and mix them with different flavors and spice blends for a tantalizing taste of flavors from around the world. Personally, I only eat gluten-free pasta and try to limit it to once a week. I don't follow a low fat diet as I believe that good fats...
Tips for adding herbs and seasoning pasta for a healthy snack
Pasta can be a healthy inclusion in a balanced diet. The pasta itself doesn't contribute to an unhealthy meal, but the sauces we make can if we don't make good choices. Sauces that are heavy with heavy cream are not good for those on low-fat diets. Use healthier olive oils and mix them with different flavors and spice blends for a tantalizing taste of flavors from around the world.
Personally, I only eat gluten-free pasta and try to limit it to once a week. I don't follow a low fat diet as I believe that good fats are actually helpful in helping you lose weight and maintain a healthy body. So when I cook pasta as a main meal, I use the leftovers for snacks (if there are any leftovers!)
I like to try different flavored olive oils as a very simple sauce for my pasta. For example, you could try these three flavors:
1. Thai-Inspired Olive Oil – Thai-inspired extra virgin olive oil with lemongrass, garlic, basil, lime and chili.
2. Mediterranean Olive Oil – Mediterranean basil, garlic, pepper, thyme and lemon in extra virgin olive oil.
3. Picante Mexican Olive Oil – Mexican inspired extra virgin olive oil with garlic, chili, lime, basil, pepper and thyme.
These oils alone add amazing flavor to plain pasta. Imagine what you could do with adding herbs and/or spices. Simple, no longer boring!
I think that combining a herb and spice mix with a flavored oil, some fresh seasonal vegetables, pasta and the addition of chicken strips would also be heavenly and healthy.
There are three blends I can recommend to you:
1. A Moroccan blend – goes wonderfully with cooked lentils, chickpeas or fresh vegetables.
2. A Mediterranean blend - when mixed with risotto rice and chicken or to season proteins, couscous and vegetables, it is simply fantastic.
3. A Tunisian style mix – a medium hot mix with nuts inspired by Harisa to mix with lentils, chickpeas and vegetables.
There are many combinations of oils, herbs, spices and ingredients that you can use to add variety to your meals and provide healthy pasta options.
Take your taste buds on an international taste journey!
Check that the products you use do not contain added MSG, preservatives or gluten to ensure a healthier life. A great addition to any pantry looking to sample flavorful foods from around the world.