Spaghetti With Wilted Greens and Walnut-Parsley Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) box whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup packed fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 small clove garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 6 large eggs
Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water. Add chard after 5 minutes of cooking and drain; return pasta and greens to pot.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine parsley, spinach, walnuts, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chunky.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, crack eggs into skillet. Cook until the whites are completely firm but the yolks are still soft (about 2 minutes). Season eggs with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
4. Toss reserved pasta mixture with pesto and enough reserved cooking water to make a thin sauce. Divide pasta among 6 shallow bowls and top each with a fried egg.
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- Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 439 |
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| Fat per serving: | 14.8g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2.9g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 6.8g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 4.1g |
| Protein per serving: | 20g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 62g |
| Fiber per serving: | 11g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 186mg |
| Iron per serving: | 6mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 448mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 128mg |
Good to Know
This meal makes for excellent post-workout fuel (a great mix of whole grains and protein). Added bonus: You get plenty of antioxidants from the veggies, herbs, and walnuts.





