Vegetarian Chilli Macaroni with Feta and Broccoli

by hbhs07, posted in Healthy Recipes

When it comes to a light, healthy, simple and tasty dinner, pasta is a great choice. If you are looking for a vegetarian version, you are in the right place, because today we bring you a simple and delicious recipe for vegetarian chilli macaroni with feta and broccoli. Enjoy.

Vegetarian Chilli Macaroni with Feta and Broccoli

Serves: 4

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking:  15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 500 g macaroni
  • 500 g broccoli, roughly chopped
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 small red chillies, seeded, finely chopped
  • 150 g feta cheese
  • 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp homemade dry seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 50g parsley leaf, finely chopped, to serve
  • 50 g parmesan, ground, to serve

Directions:

Step 1

Soak the vegetables in baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Step 2

Cut the broccoli into small florets. Cut the carrot into thin slices, and chop garlic and onion. Clean the seeds from the red chillies and chop them finely.

Chilli Macaroni with Feta and Broccoli

Step 3

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, according to package instructions. Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta and broccoli to pot.

Bowl of steaming plain penne pasta on a wooden table

Step 4

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat, add the pasta and broccoli and stir to combine. Reduce the heat and return the pan to the hot plate. Add fetta and reserved liquid to pasta mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another 30 seconds.

Hand stirring garlic and red chilies in a hot skillet

Step 5

Divide the pasta in serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.

Chilli Macaroni with Feta and Broccoli

Serving suggestions:

  • Serve with a fresh seasonal salad

Tips:

  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves instead of parsley
  • Replace feta with halved bocconcini
  • Keep leftover pasta in an airtight container on room temperature for up to 24 hours
  • Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

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