Syn Free One Pot Beef Fajita Pasta
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Yield 4 servings
This recipe is Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - 1 HEa per serving
- WW Smart Points - 15
Ingredients
- 45og (1lb) or beef strips, uncooked
- 350g (12.5oz) of Penne pasta (or other pasta of choice)
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- juice of half a lime
- 2 tbs of tomato paste
- 1 tbs of cumin
- 1 tbs of paprika
- 1 tsp of of oregano
- 1/2 tsp of onion powder
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbs of Sukrin Gold(or use other sweetener of choice)
- 4.5 cups (1.1 litres) of chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbs of quark
- 60g (2oz) of cheddar cheese, grated - 2 HEa's
- salt and black pepper
- spray oil
to serve:
- 60g (2oz) of cheddar cheese, grated - 2 HEa's
- fresh chopped cilantro (coriander)
Instructions
- Spray a deep pan over a medium high heat with spray oil
- Add the beef and brown till golden, remove and set aside
- Add the onion and a little bit of stock and fry till softened.
- Add the peppers and garlic
- Add in the lime juice, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, sukrin and cayenne and mix to coat.
- Stir in the pasta and stock
- Bring to a boil and then simmer uncovered until the sauce starts to reduce down and cook the pasta (Approx 10 mins)
- When the pasta is almost cooked add back in the beef.
- Stir in the quark and 60g of cheddar and continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes lovely and silky and coats the pasta. Season as needed with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately, topping each serving with a little of the additional 60g of cheddar and some chopped cilantro (coriander)
Notes
Variation: swap the beef for chicken or pork
Don't like quark? You can sub with cream cheese, but syn accordingly.
Healthy Extra A servings of cheese can vary from the UK to the USA, so adjust accordingly.
Nutritional information is an estimate and is to be used for informational purposes only.
Ingredients can vary greatly from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. Also double check syn values of sinned ingredients as different brands can vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 649 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 15.1 g | 23% | |
Saturated Fat 7.7 g | 39% | |
Cholesterol 94.3 mg | 31% | |
Sodium 434 mg | 18% | |
Total Carbohydrates 78.3 g | 26% | |
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g | 22% | |
Sugars 1.3 g | ||
Protein 50.2 g | 100% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Slimming Eats - Weight Watchers and Slimming World Recipes at https://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/one-pot-beef-fajita-pasta