Pasta With Chickpeas & Kale

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, vegan-friendly bowl of creamy pasta tossed with earthy kale and protein-packed chickpeas.
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This comforting one-pot style dinner brings together the rustic charm of Italian cooking with wholesome plant-based ingredients. Tender spaghetti or penne is tossed with garlicky sautéed kale and savory chickpeas, creating a dish that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying. The natural starch from the pasta helps create a light, glossy coating that binds the greens and legumes together without the need for heavy creams. It’s a perfect weeknight solution that feels indulgent yet healthy, offering a robust texture and rich, savory flavor profile. Serve it family-style for a quick dinner that everyone can enjoy, or pack it for a vibrant, protein-rich lunch.

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Pasta With Chickpeas & Kale

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 26.1

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This comforting one-pot style dinner brings together the rustic charm of Italian cooking with wholesome plant-based ingredients. Tender spaghetti or penne is tossed with garlicky saut&# 195;©ed kale and savory chickpeas, creating a dish that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying. The natural starch from the pasta helps create a light, glossy coating that binds the greens and legumes together without the need for heavy creams. It’s a perfect weeknight solution that feels indulgent yet healthy, offering a robust texture and rich, savory flavor profile. Serve it family-style for a quick dinner that everyone can enjoy, or pack it for a vibrant, protein-rich lunch.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  3. While the pasta cooks, remove stems from the kale and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped kale and chickpeas to the skillet, cooking until the kale is wilted and tender.
  6. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining.
  7. Transfer the drained pasta into the skillet with the kale and chickpeas.
  8. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time until a creamy consistency forms.
  9. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 26.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 89.7mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 4.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 3.3g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pasta, chickpeas, kale, vegan, italian, healthy, dinner, vegetarian, garlic, one-pot, easy, weeknight, plant-based, protein, comfort-food
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