Chick Pea & Pasta Salad
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2C whole wheat pasta, dry (rotini, penne, etc) EVOO spray 1 medium onion, diced 3 teaspoons Garlic, diced 1C small baby carrots (if they are bigger than a pencil, cut in half or quarters lengthwise 2C fresh/frozen broccoli florets 15 oz can garbanzos, drained & rinsed (or 2C fresh cooked) 1/2C water + 1/2 teaspoon chicken/veg lo-sodium bouillon 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano crushed red pepper, to taste black pepper, to taste Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
Bring a large pot of water to the boil for pasta. When ready, cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, spray a large heavy skillet with EVOO spray and heat over medium. Add the onion and sautee for about 3-5 minutes or until beginning to wilt. Add garlic, carrots and broccoli and sautee 2 minutes.
Add rinsed & drained garbanzos, water + bouillon (you may need to dissolve the bouillon first) and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, reduce to low and cover for 8-10 minutes, or until everything is hot and tender.
Remove cover and bring heat to medium. When all the water has boiled off, remove pan from heat, sprinkle with cheese, cover and allow cheese to melt while waiting for the pasta.
When the pasta is done, drain and place back into the pot. Add garbanzo & veggie skillet and toss well to mix.
Enjoy! Serve hot or chilled.
Serving Size: Makes 6 Servings, 1C each
Number of Servings: 6
Meanwhile, spray a large heavy skillet with EVOO spray and heat over medium. Add the onion and sautee for about 3-5 minutes or until beginning to wilt. Add garlic, carrots and broccoli and sautee 2 minutes.
Add rinsed & drained garbanzos, water + bouillon (you may need to dissolve the bouillon first) and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, reduce to low and cover for 8-10 minutes, or until everything is hot and tender.
Remove cover and bring heat to medium. When all the water has boiled off, remove pan from heat, sprinkle with cheese, cover and allow cheese to melt while waiting for the pasta.
When the pasta is done, drain and place back into the pot. Add garbanzo & veggie skillet and toss well to mix.
Enjoy! Serve hot or chilled.
Serving Size: Makes 6 Servings, 1C each
Number of Servings: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 218.6
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 4.8 mg
- Sodium: 375.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 37.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
- Protein: 10.2 g
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