Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil
A delightful pasta dish featuring broccoli and chickpeas, sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or gluten-free)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets with three minutes left on the pasta cooking time to steam them.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the drained chickpeas and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Combine the drained pasta and broccoli with the chickpeas and garlic in the skillet, tossing gently.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, and serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Customize with additional spices or vegetables; make-ahead tips available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian, chickpeas, garlic, broccoli, healthy