When it comes to lazy weeknight meals, one of the easiest ways to prepare dinner is to cook a pasta meal. Adding vegetables to this dish makes it a healthy and attractive choice. So, if you are a pasta lover and this resonates with you, keep reading for a delicious recipe for healthy chickpea and chilli pasta to try.
Healthy Chickpea And Chilli Pasta
Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 500 g spaghetti
- 400 g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
- 200 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 200 g bambini bocconcini, halved
- 100 g spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp homemade dry seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 tbs fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, to serve
- 4 tbs parmesan, ground, to serve
Directions:
Step 1
Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.
Step 2
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, chilli and garlic and cook, stirring for 3 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Add the tomato, chickpeas and the reserved cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the tomato softens. Add the pasta and toss to combine.
Step 4
Remove from heat, add the bocconcini, spinach and spices and stir well to combine.
Step 5
Divide pasta among serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan to serve.
Serving suggestions:
- Top with fried pork meatballs
Tips:
- Use the pasta of your choice
- For a healthier version, cook dry chickpeas (can be pre-cooked for later use)
- Replace the parsley with fresh mint leaves
- Add capsicum to the chickpea mixture to improve the taste
- Keep leftover pasta in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours
- Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Try this Healthy Chickpea And Chilli Pasta and don’t forget to share the recipe with your friends!
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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.