SP_Stepf's Chickpeas and Shells
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups whole wheat pasta (small variety, like shells or elbows)1 medium onion, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced4 cups kale, choppedhandful flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 lemon, juiced and zested (if organic).5 t red pepper flakes1/2 glass wine 3 T olive oil4 t parmesan, grated salt and pepper
Makes four hearty servings. (1/2 cup each chickpeas and pasta, plus 1 cup of kale)
Boil water and cook pasta according to directions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium high heat, then add chickpeas. Cook two minutes, shaking the pan to get color on all sides. Add onion and garlic, and continue cooking until onions and garlic are caramelized. Shake/stir pan often.
Add wine, red pepper flakes and zest (if using an organic lemon). Turn heat to medium, add kale and 1/2 a cup of the water from the pasta. Cover and let cook over medium until kale is vibrant and tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and add pasta, stir and add lemon juice. Toss well, serve and top with plenty of parsley and 1 t parmesan. (omit cheese sub nutritional yeast to make vegan)
Makes four portions.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SP_STEPF.
Boil water and cook pasta according to directions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium high heat, then add chickpeas. Cook two minutes, shaking the pan to get color on all sides. Add onion and garlic, and continue cooking until onions and garlic are caramelized. Shake/stir pan often.
Add wine, red pepper flakes and zest (if using an organic lemon). Turn heat to medium, add kale and 1/2 a cup of the water from the pasta. Cover and let cook over medium until kale is vibrant and tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and add pasta, stir and add lemon juice. Toss well, serve and top with plenty of parsley and 1 t parmesan. (omit cheese sub nutritional yeast to make vegan)
Makes four portions.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SP_STEPF.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 467.8
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Cholesterol: 1.3 mg
- Sodium: 439.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 81.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 13.7 g
- Protein: 15.9 g
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