OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 22, 2009 · 12 Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms and Sliced Almonds with Whole Wheat Rotini (NC)--Are you a "flexitarian"? A "flexitarian" is someone who eats meat occasionally, but enjoys meatless meals most of the time. This meal is perfect for the flexitarian in you. It is loaded with good nutrition, including plenty of veggies, whole grain pasta, and almonds, which provide a great source of fibre (3.5 g) and vitamin E and offers protein (6 g), calcium (75 mg), and iron (1.1 mg). This meal is so delicious, chances are you will want to come back for seconds! Visit the allnew website at AlmondBoard.com, to discover this and many other delicious almond inspired recipes! Ingredients: · 1 box (375g or 5 cups) whole wheat uncooked Rotini pasta · 2 cups (500 mL) grape tomatoes cut into halves · 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil, chopped · 6 tablespoons (75 mL) extra virgin olive oil · 1 medium onion, diced · 2 cups / 3 large Portobello mushrooms, chopped · 3 to 3 1/2 cups (750-875 mL) 1 bunch of asparagus, chopped · 1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds · 4 cloves garlic crushed · 1 tablespoon (15 mL) ginger, minced · 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) pepper · 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) crushed red pepper · 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt (optional) · Parmesan cheese to sprinkle Directions: Bring large pot of water to a boil for cooking the pasta. While waiting for the water to boil, halve grape tomatoes and chop basil. Mix together in a small bowl adding two tablespoons (25 mL) of extra virgin olive oil. Set aside. Dice onion and chop mushrooms. Chop asparagus into 1 inch pieces (2.5 cm). Discard the coarse woody ends of asparagus stalks. Crush garlic and mince ginger. Add Rotini to boiling water. Follow package directions for doneness. Most whole wheat Rotini requires about 12 to 13 minutes of cooking time. While the pasta is cooking, in another saucepan sauté onions in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of extra virgin olive oil for one to two minutes at medium heat. Add the mushrooms, asparagus, almonds, pepper and crushed red pepper to the saucepan. Sauté for about six minutes or until the asparagus is tender yet crisp. Add garlic and ginger to saucepan and sauté for another one to two minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn. When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add pasta back into the large pot. Add bowl containing grape tomatoes mixture along with the sautéed vegetables and almonds. Mix all ingredients together gently. Serve topped with parmesan cheese. Serves 6 people More cost-effective kitchen remodeling options than any other company! a. Renew your cabinets with our unique "Tune-up". w Our exclusive process restores and repairs the original finish on wood cabinet doors to 90-95%. Tuning Up your cabinets and updating the counter top and handles is the easiest and most cost effective way to get a fresh new look for your kitchen. Time: 1-2 days Mess: almost none Cost: about 10% of a replacement kitchen b. Reface You may already own half of your new kitchen! If your cabinet boxes are in good shape, why pay to replace them? Choose from the largest selection of door styles and finishes available anywhere. See our website for ideas. s Time: typically 2-4 days Mess: we clean every day and you never lose the use of your kitchen Cost: 40-60% less than the cost of a new kitchen n c. Reface & Re-Style Turn the kitchen you have into the one you want. If you choose to Reface, we can change many other things you don't like about your kitchen. Add an island, pantry, molding or even new cabinets to match the refaced cabinets. Time: usually 3-5 days Mess: low disruption, thoroughly cleaned daily, often with no loss of use Cost: considerably less than replacement d. Replace Sometimes it's the only way to get what you need. Our Designers will help you create a new custom kitchen that perfectly reflects your personal taste, goals and budget. Free Design Consultation & Estimate Showroom 3480 Fairview St., Burlington (Hours: 10-5 pm M-F Saturday 11-3) , All U Can Eat Over 100 Japanese Foods Freshly Made to Order Serve your Table Monday - Thursday Fri - Sun & Holidays Financing & Deferred Payments Available Eight "Trustpoints" set Kitchen Tune-Up apart. We guarantee our estimates - guarantee our work - arrive on time - clean work areas daily - return messages within 24 hours - strive for harmony with your daily routine - tell you what we're going to do before we do it - listen carefully, tell it straight and keep our promises. Check Out The FREE DESIGN IDEA TOOL on our website Every Kitchen Tune-Up franchise is locally owned and operated. Lunch $15.95 $16.95 Dinner $20.95 $22.95 1 Coupon For 4 People Exp. August 31/09 10% OFF Ridgeway Costco kitchentuneup.com 3100 Ridgeway Dr. #33 Mississauga 905-607-6076 Dundas Famous Players Winston Churchhill Momiji Sushi Buffet 403 Lair