Broccoli-Walnut Noodles

Ingredients

• 5 ozs. extra-wide curly “no yolk” noodles
• 1 lb. broccoli, steamed (florets and peeled stems, cut in 1/2-inch slices)
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 chopped California walnuts
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• juice of 1/4 orange
• grated zest of 1/2 lemon
• dash of ground pepper

Directions

Cook noodles al dente, about 5 minutes. Steam broccoli until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add walnuts. saute about 1 minute. Combine noodles and broccoli. Add walnut-oil mixture and toss well. Add citrus juices, zest, and pepper and toss well again.
(Optional: Add 1/2 cup diced smoked turkey, low-fat chicken sausage, or seasoned tofu.)