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Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas and Rocket Pesto

15 min 1 serving 900 kcal · 33 g proteinLevel: Intermediate

The nutritionist's note

The cooking water emulsifies the pesto: without it, the oil separates and does not coat the pasta. Roasted chickpeas stay crunchy, which completely changes the dish's texture.

Ingredients

1 serving

  • whole-wheat pasta120 g
  • cooked chickpeas150 g
  • rocket60 g
  • cashews30 g
  • olive oil20 g
  • garlic6 g

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the chickpeas for 12 minutes at 220 °C with a drizzle of oil.

  2. 2

    Blend the rocket, cashews, garlic and olive oil into a pesto.

  3. 3

    Cook the pasta al dente and reserve a little cooking water.

  4. 4

    Toss pasta, pesto and cooking water, then add the roasted chickpeas.

Nutrition facts

per serving

Energy900 kcal
Protein33 g
Carbohydrates100 g
Fat39 g
Fibre17 g
Iron7.4 mg
Vitamin B120 µg

Potential allergens

  • gluten
  • tree nuts
  • legumes

Always check the labels of your products.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in "Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas and Rocket Pesto"?

33 g of protein per serving, for 900 kcal, 100 g of carbohydrates and 39 g of fat.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes. It contains no meat, fish, eggs or dairy.

What are the allergens?

Potential allergens: gluten, tree nuts, legumes. Always check the labels of your products.

How long does it take?

15 minutes for one serving, intermediate level.

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