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Banza Chickpea pasta with broccoli is served for low carb, high protein meals. This vegan and gluten-free pasta recipe is full of clean eating ingredients.
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Easy & Healthy Banza Chickpea Pasta Recipe

Chickpea pasta with broccoli is one of the easiest ways to make a healthy, high-protein dinner without sacrificing flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 263kcal
Cost: $3

Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon black or white truffle oil
  • Fresh herbs - parsley or basil - trimmed
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Heat the Sauté pan on medium heat and add oil. Let it warm up for 30 seconds. Add garlic. Let it sizzle for a couple minutes.
  • Add broccoli florets and lemon zest to the pan. Sprinkle some salt and sauté on high heat for 3-5 minutes stirring frequently. Add pine nuts and the seasoning. Mix well and turn off the heat.
  • Meanwhile cook the chickpea pasta per package directions. Drain the hot water and pasta in a colander.
  • Mix cooked pasta with rest of the ingredients. Add ground black pepper, and lemon juice. Toss well. Season with cheese and truffle oil if using. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs on the top.
  • Your super delicious chickpea pasta with lemon broccoli is ready ! Bon Appetit!

Cooking Pasta In Instant Pot :

  • I like to add 1 Tablespoon oil to prevent the pasta from clumping together and ½ teaspoon salt and seasoning for flavors to the cooking water.
  • Use 1:1 pasta to water ratio and cook on high pressure at 4 minutes. Wait on keep warm timer at least 5-7 minutes, after it's done cooking and release leftover pressure. Use colander and drain any excess water. Rinse the pasta in cold water to avoid it from further cooking and sticking together.

Notes

Can I Meal Prep with Banza Pasta?

Yes, Banza pasta holds up well for meal prep. Store cooked pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 334mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g