I was a little bit skeptical when I first heard about pasta made from chickpeas. Do we really need another gluten-free pasta option? Well, it turns out yes we do! I really like it! This recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat chickpea pasta, just a few simple ingredients; lemon, arugula, feta, and garlic. It’s quick and easy to make and only has FIVE ingredients!
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ABOUT FIVE-INGREDIENT MEALS:
Five ingredient meals are wholesome down to earth recipes that focus on the quality of ingredients rather than quantity. These flavorful, unfussy meals are fun and easy to make!
Salt, pepper, and oil are fair game and therefore not considered one of the five ingredients!
Five-Ingredient Chickpea Pasta with Arugula + Feta
A simple, delicious and healthy five-ingredient meal!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 c chickpea pasta
- 2 heaping cups arugula
- 4 oz feta cheese, in brine
- 1 lemon, juice + zest
- 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to the packages instructions. Reserve 1/4c of the cooking liquid before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking heat a saute pan over medium-low heat. Sauté the sliced garlic and a few turns of freshly cracked black pepper. When the oil becomes aromatic and the garlic is golden brown, add in the cooked pasta and reserved cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta in the pan with the oil. Turn off the heat. Add in the arugula and feta. Season with the lemon juice, zest and salt, and pepper. Divide between bowls and enjoy immediately!
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