Protein Chickpea Pasta Recipe
This protein chickpea pasta refuses to be boring.
It flexes plant protein, bold flavor, and confidence without carbs causing emotional damage.
Perfect for women who want comfort, strength, and sass in one bowl.
Protein Chickpea Pasta Recipe
This vegan chickpea pasta delivers high protein, rich texture, and saucy satisfaction.It feels indulgent, eats light, and keeps energy steady without post-meal regret.
Ingredients
- Chickpea pasta dry: 180 g
- Olive oil: 1½ tbsp
- Onion finely sliced: ½ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tsp
- Cherry tomatoes halved: 1 cup
- Spinach chopped: 1 cup
- Tomato sauce: ¾ cup
- Red chili flakes: ¼ tsp
- Dried basil: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Nutritional yeast: 1 tbsp
- Fresh parsley chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Boil chickpea pasta in salted water until tender yet firm.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and cook 3 minutes until juicy.
- Stir in tomato sauce, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 4 minutes until slightly thick.
- Add spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted.
- Add pasta and toss gently.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast and chili flakes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Notes
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Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 21 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Iron: 30%
- Folate: 38%
- Magnesium: 22%
- Potassium: 18%
- Vitamin B6: 20%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add olives for drama.
Finish with lemon juice for brightness.
Tastes even better when reheated, unlike most life decisions.
