Mmm…there’s nothing better than delicious, creamy, savory, pasta carbonara. Well, except maybe this…
I came up with this healthy carbonara recipe that truly rivals the original (minus the pasta, of course) and is fully crave-worthy.
Ingredients (I use organic whenever possible)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 bag frozen peas
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 diced onion, any kind (I prefer red)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup light cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A few dashes of olive oil
- A handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped (I prefer grape)
- Also… I love veggies, so I will sometimes add asparagus or broccoli to the dish as well… get those greens, people!Â
Directions for quinoa
- Combine 2 cups water with 1 cup quinoa
- Bring to a boil
- Cover and simmer until fluffy (I love that I can use that word)
- Add a few dashes of olive oil
- Add minced garlic
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Directions for sauce
- Cook turkey bacon in large skillet
- Once crispy, remove from skillet and cut into small slices and set aside
- Add cream cheese to warm skillet
- Sautee peas and onions
- Once fully cooked, add turkey bacon
TB at BlueCollarWorkman says
June 19, 2012 at 11:43 amI don’t really know what any of these ingredients are, haha! I always appreciate that my wife cooks for us and does a great job!
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Blair :: The Turquoise Heart says
June 19, 2012 at 1:53 pmLove this! 😉 Glad your wife makes some delicious meals!
Thank you for reading my tinybuddha post, I hope too that my words help someone who needs it!
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂