Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
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Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Notes
- Chickpea pasta is a great alternative, providing high protein and fiber content, which helps with muscle repair and digestion.
- Kale is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, supporting heart health and reducing inflammation.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chickpea rotini or penne
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 8 cups chopped kale
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Directions
Step 1
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
Step 2
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring once, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add kale, mushrooms, thyme, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
(per serving - Serving Size : 2 tacos)
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Calories 340kcal
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Total Fat 18g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Total Carbohydrates 38g
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Total sugars 7g
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Protein 17g
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Dietary Fiber 10g
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Sodium 366mg
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Potassium 717mg
