Vegan Chickpea Pasta

Vegan Chickpea Pasta is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas with the comforting texture of pasta. Tossed in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, this dish is both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Chickpea pasta - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chickpea pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-9 minutes, until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
6. Pour in the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, reserved pasta water, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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