Broccoli Chickpea Pasta: Easy, Healthy Dinner Delight
Delight in this simple yet nutritious Broccoli Chickpea Pasta, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the boiling water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas to the skillet, cooking for a few minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli, then add to the skillet.
- Toss everything together, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be made vegan by omitting the Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Broccoli Chickpea Pasta