Description
Discover the secret to a juicy and delicious chickpea pasta! This recipe is packed with flavor, protein, and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking for a nutritious twist on classic pasta.
Ingredients
- Chickpea Pasta: 1 pound
- Chickpeas: 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- Vegetable Broth: 1 cup
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1/2, chopped
- Spinach: 5 ounces, fresh
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Nutritional Yeast: 2 tablespoons (for a cheesy flavor)
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh basil, red pepper flakes, vegan parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion in olive oil until softened.
- Simmer the drained and rinsed chickpeas in vegetable broth to infuse them with extra flavor.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sautéed garlic and onions, cooking until wilted.
- Transfer the simmering chickpeas and broth to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice and nutritional yeast.
- Pour the creamy chickpea sauce over the cooked chickpea pasta and spinach mixture. Toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished as desired.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook the Pasta: Chickpea pasta tends to get mushy if overcooked.
- Adjust the Sauce: Add more vegetable broth if the sauce is too thick, or simmer to reduce if too thin.
- Add More Veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Spice it Up: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicier kick.
- Make it Ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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