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Description
This recipe features chickpea pasta with broccoli, garlic, and olive oil. It is a simple and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces chickpea pasta
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chickpea pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, steam or boil broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic oil.
- Add the cooked and drained chickpea pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg