By: Lisa M. Pressey
Chickpea pasta with broccoli is a great way to indulge in a high protein meal without the meat. A 3 oz. serving of chickpea pasta gives you a whooping 12 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. The broccoli adds 6 grams of protein and 2.4 grams of fiber. This meal will leave you feeling satiated.
This meal is rich in protein and fiber, and it’s unbelievably quick to make. It only takes about 10-15 minutes total to prepare. The best thing is that it’s gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan. Chickpea pasta with broccoli has a lot of nutrition to offer.
TIP: Cooking the broccoli for 4 minutes will leave it slightly crunchy, and it will retain all the nutrients.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free chickpea pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons gluten/dairy free parmesan
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
Suggestion: For superior flavor use a good extra virgin olive oil like Colavita premium selection.
DIRECTIONS
- Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta. Add the pasta when the water comes to a rolling boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain immediately and set aside.
- Cut the broccoli into small florets and set aside.
- In a large saute pan add the margarine and olive oil. Melt the margarine on medium high heat, then add the broccoli. Cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, and pasta to the pan. Stir to combine, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and top with some parmesan cheese.
Chickpea Pasta with Broccoli is a nutritious meal, however, if you are not fond of broccoli then swap it out for another vegetable.
I having been slowly transitioning to a vegan diet, as per my Oncologist. Maybe you just want to be healthier, or you have a special cause, no matter the reason there are some really great products on the market to help you get started. For instance, there are several brands of pasta that are made with, chickpea, lentil, yellow pea, or some other high protein pasta.
There is tons of scientific information and books that praise a plant based diet because it can help free you from chronic illness, and reduce the risk of many diseases. I was lucky enough to crush breast cancer by following a mostly plant based diet for 2 years. It matters what you eat!
Many cancer centers such as MD Anderson and Memorial Sloan Kettering support the idea of eating a plant based diet.
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