Whether you’re packing a picnic or just an office lunch, this Mason jar meal not only helps with portability but also portion control. Starring Three Bridges® Organic Spinach and Cheese Tortellini, colorful veggies, and greens, the final product is definitely Instagram-worthy. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. When it’s time to eat, just shake well and serve!
Ingredients
- 1 (9 ounce) package spinach and cheese tortellini (such as Three Bridges® Tortellini)
- 1 (4 ounce) jar pesto (such as Three Bridges® Pesto)
- ¼ cup halved, seeded, and sliced English cucumber
- ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup matchstick-sized pieces red onion
- ½ cup chopped mache (lamb's lettuce)
- 1 canning jar
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until they float to the top, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain water. Place in the refrigerator to cool, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Layer pesto, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tortellini, and mache into the canning jar; season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Notes:
Romaine lettuce can be substituted for the mache.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 719 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat39g | 50% |
Saturated Fat13g | 66% |
Cholesterol76mg | 25% |
Sodium1027mg | 45% |
Total Carbohydrate67g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 20% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 51% |
Calcium442mg | 34% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium287mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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