Description
Chickpea Pasta recipe, a delicious and healthy pasta dish that is perfect for those seeking a nutritious alternative to traditional pasta. Made from a unique blend of chickpea flour and tapioca starch, this pasta is naturally gluten-free while also providing a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces chickpea rotini or penne (see Tip)
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 8 cups chopped kale
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
Step 1:
- Cook pasta as per package instructions.
- Save 1 cup of cooking water, then drain.
Step 2:
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add kale, mushrooms, thyme, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes
Step 3:
- Stir in the pasta and enough reserved water to coat;
- Cook, stirring, until combined and hot, about 1 minute more.
- Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.
Equipment
300 Vegan/Plant Based Recipe Cook Book
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All-Clad Copper Core 5-Ply Stainless Steel Sauce Pan
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Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Sauce Pan
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Circulon Radiance Hard-Anodized Nonstick Straining Saucepan
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Gibson Soho Lounge Square Reactive Glaze Dinnerware Set
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- We opted for chickpea pasta here because it’s rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients.
- Some brands offer more than 40% of your daily recommended fiber and 20 grams of protein per serving. Look for it with other gluten-free pastas.
- Prep Time: 5minutes
- Cook Time: 20minutes
- Category: HEALTH