Broccoli Chickpea Pasta: Easy Garlic Olive Oil Delight
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Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for a quick meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the chickpeas and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing everything well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 380 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams