Broccoli Chickpea Pasta: Easy Healthy Vegetarian Entree Recipe
A quick and nutritious vegetarian pasta dish featuring broccoli and chickpeas, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta of choice (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- to taste fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1 cup of water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and cook 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Mix in chickpeas and pasta, add reserved water to desired consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, add Parmesan if using, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to add more lemon or Parmesan for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 600mg