Healthy Tortellini Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients

9 ounces of whole wheat tortellini
1 bag of mixed vegetables
Olive oil
1 clove of garlic, chopped
2 cups of baby zucchini, sliced
2 cups of baby squash, sliced
2 tablespoons of chives
1/2 cup of low sodium vegetable stock
2 cups of arugula
Juice of half a lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Today we are going to make tortellini primavera. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your tortellini or 7 or 9 minutes, stirring so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. Add your vegetables, stir and let it cook for another 2 minutes then drain.

Step 2

In a pan over medium high heat add your olive oil, garlic, zucchini, and squash and sauté for a few minutes. Add your chives and tortellini and mixed vegetables. Mix until combined and add in your vegetable stock, arugula, and squeeze your lemon into it. Lower the heat and cover your pan for about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Turn off your pan and mix everything once more. Serve as is.