Curly Pasta With Spinach and Chickpeas

Curly pasta, also known as fusilli, is a popular pasta shape in Italy. Its spiral shape helps to hold onto sauces and other ingredients, making it perfect for dishes like this one.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Curly Pasta With Spinach and Chickpeas

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Curly pasta
• 200 gram Spinach
• 150 gram Chickpeas
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the curly pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
4. Add cooked pasta and chickpeas to the pan. Stir well to combine.
5. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.