I first heard Chef Pepin utter the line when I watched a video of him making a cod dish with assorted ingredients I never thought would work. Radishes with cod? What was he thinking!? LOL I recreated that dish and then named it Wondra Codfish as that recipe was also my introduction to Wondra Flour.
Use whatever is in your refrigerator... The line came to mind Monday night after a long weekend that left me with multiple started items in my fridge. I smiled as I thought of Chef Pepin and just started grabbing things.
The dish that ended up on the dinner table was bright, fresh and distinctly flavorful while incorporating minimal seasonings. I was so pleased with how diabetic-friendly the dish was that I decided to add it here. Enjoy!
Every dish needs a name, right? I call this one.... Fridge Whatever :-)
Ingredients:
- 4 oz chickpea pasta (1/2 box) - Banza brand preferred
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic - smash minced
- 1-2 tomatoes - cut up
- 1/4 orange bell pepper - diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 6-8 oz leftover meat - this version features loin of pork
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cook the pasta and peas and set aside. Pasta should be slightly under so it holds up in the skillet later on. Heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat. Add pasta and fry until lightly browned. Add peppers, peas & onion powder... toss until heated through. Fold in meat and then tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper... done.
Serves 2 with no leftovers
Blessed be... and happy cooking!