Thunder & Lightning

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Mediterranean-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Mediterranean main features Dry chick peas, soaked, Elbow macaroni, Garlic cloves, crushed. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Thunder & Lightning

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 443.3

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This Mediterranean main features Dry chick peas, soaked, Elbow macaroni, Garlic cloves, crushed. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Olive oil for drizzling Drain & wash chick peas.
  2. Cook for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Meanwhile,
  4. cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling water, lightly salted for 10 minutes, or until just resistant to the bite.
  5. Drain.
  6. Saute garlic in a large skillet in olive oil for a few minutes.
  7. Add cooked, drained chick peas & macaroni.
  8. Mix in the basil & parsley.
  9. Cook over a very low
  10. heat , stirring occasionally, til the flavours are absorbed & the mixture is heated through.
  11. Season with salt & pepper & serve hot with a crisp green salad.
  12. Adapted from Sarah Brown's "Vegetarian Kitchen"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 443.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.6g15%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 18.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 74.1g25%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g58%
Sugars 12.3g
Protein 19.1g39%

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

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