FALL HARVEST PROTEIN PASTA

🍁 Fuel Your Heart with Fall Flavors! 🍁

Whip up my Fall Harvest Protein Pasta — a cozy, nutrient-packed dish that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds! 🫶💪

This recipe is part of the Hubl Habit App — your go-to hub for heart-healthy meals, fitness programs, and education to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

🥣 Ingredients (4 servings):

8 slices *Applegate turkey bacon**, chopped

1 medium *butternut squash**, cubed (≈4 cups)

1 ½ tsp *sea salt**

1 tsp *black pepper**

½ tsp *dried thyme**

8 oz *chickpea orzo pasta** (or other protein-rich pasta)

*¾ cup toasted walnuts** 🥜

*½ cup dried cranberries** 🍒

Dressing:

¼ cup *apple cider vinegar**

2 Tbsp *extra virgin olive oil**

1 Tbsp *Dijon mustard**

1 Tbsp *maple syrup** (or Lakanto sugar-free syrup for lower sugar)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Roast the squash & bacon

   * Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   * Toss cubed squash with olive oil, thyme, salt & pepper.

   * Spread on a sheet pan with the chopped turkey bacon.

   * Roast for 20–25 minutes until squash is tender and bacon is crisp.

2. Cook the pasta

   * Prepare chickpea orzo according to package directions.

   * Drain and set aside.

3. Toast the walnuts

   * In a dry pan over medium heat, toast walnuts for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.

4. Make the dressing

   * In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil.

5. Combine everything

   * Toss roasted squash, bacon, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries with cooked pasta.

   * Drizzle with dressing and mix gently.

6. Serve warm

   * Top with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy this heart-friendly, protein-powered fall dish! 🍽️

❤️ Heart-Healthy Benefits:

✔️ Chickpea pasta = plant protein + fiber to support healthy blood sugar

✔️ Butternut squash = rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene

✔️ Olive oil & walnuts = heart-healthy fats that help lower LDL cholesterol

✔️ Dried cranberries = natural sweetness + antioxidant support

✔️ Lean turkey bacon = lower in saturated fat than traditional bacon

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