vega
vezelrijk
eiwitrijk
comfort food
vega
diner
comfort food
Spinach Pesto Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas
This pasta dish is incredibly tasty and nutritious. The homemade spinach pesto adds a delicious flavor boost, while the roasted chickpeas add a crispy element. It's a delightful vegetarian dish that you can easily prepare. Enjoy your meal!
Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemakkelijk
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 200 g whole wheat pasta
- 400 g canned chickpeas, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 200 g fresh spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp roasted pine nuts
- salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
fat
25g
kcal
650
protein
25g
carbs
80g
Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2 Mix the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and paprika powder. Spread them on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes in the oven until crispy.
- 3 Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- 4 In a food processor, combine the spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and remaining olive oil. Blend into a smooth pesto and season with salt and pepper.
- 5 Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water. Mix the pasta with the spinach pesto. Add some cooking water if needed to make the pasta creamy.
- 6 Serve the pasta with the roasted chickpeas. Enjoy your meal!
