Wednesday, January 6, 2016

New Approach to Food In The New Year & Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & White Beans

By: The Food Hunter

The start of the new year tends to be a time of reflection and goal setting especially, when it comes to our eating habits. More often than not our thoughts are directed towards what can be eliminated from our lives to make us healthier. This year I urge you to take a new approach and instead of eliminating just eat well!

When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle I'm a firm believer of everything in moderation. I eat a well-balanced diet most days, yet I'm not afraid to occasionally indulge in a cocktail, slice of pizza or bowl of ice cream. I strongly encourage you to do the same!

Don't set yourself up for failure by making certain foods "off-limits" just realize you need to be kind to your body and eat healthy whenever possible. This will continue to be my approach to healthy eating going forward into the new year and I hope it will also become yours.

The entire family will love this healthy vegetarian dish. Don't want to eat vegetarian...you can always add sausage to round out the dish.


Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & White Beans

1 pound rapini, washed well and trimmed
8 ounces dried pasta
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can canellini beans, drained and rinsed
Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving water. To the water, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add stock and water and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the beans and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add the pasta, broccoli rabe, and crushed red pepper. Stir until well to combine. Remove from heat and serve with Parmesan cheese.



22 comments:

  1. I agree with your philosophy of all things in moderation, that's what I live by!

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  2. This reminds me of something my hubby's grandma used to make. Love it.

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  3. What a great simple meal! This would be perfect on one of those "what are we gonna eat?!" nights.

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  4. This is my kind of pasta dish, must try this

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  5. Sound advice! This is one of our favorite pasta dishes.

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  6. I agree completely with you regarding moderation; this dish looks like a great way to start of the new year with a healthy perspective. I especially love the beans! Thanks for another great post!

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  7. I love your diet plan! I have been off and on following it since way back when. I can attest my 'on' times eating healthy are SO much better than the off time eating poorly. 80/20 rule is what we do. Lately the 20 is more like 40. Time to get back on track. Thanks for this healthy dish and the inspiration!

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  8. Oh that looks good and doesn't seem like diet food at all - love the fresh flavors!

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  9. I totally agree with your philosophy on food. Eat what you want in moderation. I mean, what's life without pizza!!! I love your New Year's pasta dish too! I looks really good.

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  10. You and I are definitely on the same wavelength about food. This is exactly how I eat and I have managed to lose 95 pounds (and maintain it). Love your new dish...so clean and satisfying!

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  11. This is my kind of dish: nourrishing with some green-ish, exactly like I like it!

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  12. Good attitude towards food, and fab new recipe to kick off the year!

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  13. I agree completely. Start with veggies and go from there. A balanced diet is easy to achieve and no deprivation necessary.

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  14. Fantastic advice! I totally agree with you :) Your pasta recipe is lovely too!

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  15. Totally agree! And what a yummy dish :-)

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  16. I am with you there! I don't like diets that makes me feel so deprived and I certainly would include your yummy pasta in my list of foods to eat more!!! :)

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  17. Great advice! This is such a fab dish - love everything about it, and so easy to make!

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  18. My kids would actually love this!!!

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  19. I am same type person with a moderate diet and a few here and there small sinful meals. I avoid pasta as well but when a delicious dish as this one is in front of me I cannot resist!

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  20. Totally agreed with you! A perfect dish- nutritious, easy to make and delicious. Everyone in the family liked it. Thanks a lot for this delicious recipe :)

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  21. I totally agree with you. Anything in moderation is always fine. This pasta looks so tasty and healthy too.

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  22. I love that little belly button pasta, orecchiette, this looks like a great meal!!

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