Go healthy or indulgent at Malus on the Bay
Apples are a symbol of good health as well as temptation, and Malus on the Bay, named for the apple’s genus, offers both healthy and seductive dishes. Whole wheat pastas and quinoa polenta share the menu with rib-eye steak and crème brulee, all enjoyed al fresco with a water view that’s hard to resist.
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What: Malus on the Bay
Address: 11 Island Ave., Belle Island, Miami Beach
Contact: 305-532-6397, malusrestaurant.com
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Prices: Appetizers $4.95-$9.95, salads $7.95-$9.95, entrees $11.95-$21.95.
FYI: Ltaif and his chef have developed a healthy takeout service, Smart Bites to Go; smartbitestogo.com, 305-894-6325
Main Dish
Penne Pasta with Pesto
Serve with poached fish and a tossed green salad.
16-ounces penne pasta (regular or whole grain)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/4 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente; drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream, pesto and Parmesan. Stir in pasta and cook a few minutes until coated with sauce. Makes 6 servings.
Source: Adapted from Allrecipes.com.
Per Serving: 540 calories (47 percent from fat), 28 g fat (11.6 g saturated, 9.6 g monounsaturated), 60.3 mg cholesterol, 12.8 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates, 2.8 g fiber, 148 mg sodium.
This story was originally published April 14, 2011 at 6:04 AM.