I've just recently tried a new product from Kashi (the company who makes those chewy granola bars I love). They are broadening their scope and have just introduced some frozen entrées to their Kashi brand, look for them in the freezer at your local health food or grocery store.
I was very excited to try one because I already have the utmost respect for anything with the Kashi name. When I looked at the back of the Pesto Pasta Primavera package, the ingredients were just what I would use if I were to make it myself: whole wheat pasta, basil, Parmesan cheese, peas, yellow carrots (yup), sweet red peppers and garlic. There wasn't anything on that list I didn't recognize, and that made me feel good.
The serving size was very filling, but because there were so many veggies, it was only 330 calories for the entire meal. Speaking of the veggies - they were actually very fresh tasting and even had a little crisp to them, so I know they weren't overcooked.
For a pasta dish, I was surprised to find out it has 12 grams of protein. It also has 7g of fiber. Out of the 11g of fat, only 2g are saturated, and there are NO trans fats. The sodium level was a little high - 790mg - but not over the top high considering you can have 2,300mg a day.
Another great thing? Since it has as many veggies as noodles, I felt energized after eating it, not exhausted like you can get with most pasta dishes.
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It's very creamy and flavorful. The penne pasta was cooked well (some people may prefer it to be a little bit more firm) with actual cheese sprinkled on top.
It only took about 4 minutes to warm up, and couldn't have been easier to do. I would definitely recommend Kashi's Pesto Pasta Primavera for a great lunch idea. I have yet to try the other frozen entrées, but I'll let you know when I do.
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Betsey Johnson
mmmm sounds super healthy to me!
1I have tried these before. The cilantro lime shrimp was my least fav, but it was still dec.
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Why don't you wear the face you have when I am not around?
Good to know. The thing I love is that are made with healthy ingredients.
3I love their cereals - very healthy! I'll have to try these too.
4Frozen entrees?
That looks great too Fit!
5I just recently had this for lunch. It is very good and filing. Its a nice thing to be able to pop into the microwave when you are short on time. I have also tried the lemongrass coconut chicken one and that one is very good as well.
6I had this one once a few months ago, it was excellent! I had a couple w/chicken, those were ok.
7I love their Lemon Rosemary Chicken....I think that's the name? The Southwest Chicken is great too. Very filling & great variety. I had another pasta one that I didn't love and Lime Cilantro Shrimp I won't buy again. I hope they come out with even more options!
8looks yummy!
9I sampled these at the Minnesota State Fair last summer, and I thought they were tasty.
10ahhh i will have to try it... i love kashi
11that sounds pretty good thanks for the tip
12Sounds great, but does using real veggies and whole wheat pasta make these meals more expensive than your run of the mill Lean Cuisine meals?
13I've tried these and they are very good I was very surprised to see Kashi venture in this field of frozen entrees but I'm glad they did we need more healthy and delicious choices.
14I just got a Four-Pack of Kashi meals at BJ's (it was a tough choice between that and Lean Cuisine's four-pack). But they look good and when I have nothing left in my fridge I'll take one out of the freezer.
15i LOVE kashi! this one is good and the lemongrass coconut chicken is awesome and i usually hate frozen chicken
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