Lunch: Farfalle with Artichokes, Peppers, and Almonds Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Clifford A. Wright Ground almonds take the place of pasta's usual parmesan, making this a good vegan choice. Trim raw artichokes down to the very tender hearts and slice them quite thin, so they're crisp but not chewy.

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Lemon

Health benefits of Farfalle with Artichokes, Peppers, and Almonds Recipe | MyRecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

Zest from 1/2 lemon and juice from 2 lemons, divided
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon pepper
About 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 jar (16 oz.) roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and chopped
3/4 pound baby artichokes (about 5)
12 ounces farfalle pasta
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup roasted almonds, coarsely ground, divided

Instructions

Combine lemon zest and juice from 1 lemon in a large bowl with the garlic, pepper, 3/4 tsp. salt, the oil, and roasted peppers.
Put juice from remaining lemon in another large bowl, half full of water. Pull off and discard outer leaves from 1 artichoke at a time, down to tender, pale centers. Cut off and discard thorny tips, trim stems, and drop into lemon water.
Slice 1 artichoke at a time paper-thin lengthwise, using a mandoline or knife, and stir as cut into pepper mixture. Let stand about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta as package directs in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain pasta, saving 1 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with pepper mixture, then with parsley and 1/2 cup almonds. Mix in a little pasta water if needed for a looser texture. Serve with remaining almonds and season with salt to taste.

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