Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Pasta: A Flavorful Delight

Introducing: Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Pasta

I’m excited to share this unique and delicious recipe for Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Pasta with you today. This dish is perfect for a light and flavorful meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. The creamy avocado sauce pairs perfectly with the hearty chickpeas, creating a balanced and tasty pasta dish that’s sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients:

• whole wheat pasta (200g)
• canned chickpeas (150g)
• avocado (1, mashed)
• lemon juice (1 tbsp)
• garlic cloves (2, minced)
• nutritional yeast (2 tbsp)
• salt and pepper to taste
• cherry tomatoes (100g, halved)
• fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)

Kitchen Tools:

• large pot
• skillet
• mixing bowl
• wooden spoon

To start, cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the canned chickpeas and sauté until heated through.

In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado and mix in the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the chickpeas. Pour the avocado sauce over the pasta and chickpeas, stirring until everything is well coated.

Finally, add the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh basil to the pasta mixture, stirring gently to combine. Serve the Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Pasta warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.

The approximate total weight of the cooked dish is 700g, with 4 servings of 175g each. Each serving is approximately 350 calories.

One clever tip for this dish is to reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin out the avocado sauce if needed. The starchy water helps to create a smoother and creamier sauce without the need for extra ingredients.

I hope you give this Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Pasta recipe a try and enjoy it as much as I do. Feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to make it your own!