Spicy Vegetable and Chickpea Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce

This Spicy Vegetable and Chickpea Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and delicious meal that celebrates flavor and nutrition. Packed with protein from chickpeas and loaded with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and fresh spinach, this dish provides a satisfying and hearty option suitable for anyone looking to improve their physical fitness. The easy-to-make lemon garlic sauce adds a zesty kick that perfectly complements the spicy notes from red chili flakes, making it an exciting culinary adventure for your taste buds. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only simple but also highly versatile—allowing you to discover new ingredients and flavors while feeling free to customize it with your favorite veggies. Enjoy a balanced, wholesome meal that brings both comfort and nourishment to your dining table.

Overview

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1 cup (400 grams)

Pasta

Whole grain or gluten-free if needed

Recommended Brand: Barilla

8 ounces

Chickpeas

Rinsed and drained

Recommended Brand: Goya

1 can (15 ounces)

Olive Oil

Extra virgin

2 tablespoons

Garlic

Minced

3 cloves

Red Chili Flakes

For spiciness

1 teaspoon

Bell Pepper

Diced (any color)

1 cup

Zucchini

Diced

1 medium

Spinach

Fresh

2 cups

Lemon

Juiced

1 medium

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

to taste

Steps

 
0 of 6

Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

350

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

1g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

7g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

400mg

Total Carbohydrates

52g

Dietary Fiber

10g

Soluble Fiber

2g

Insoluble Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

6g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

14g

Calcium

60mg

Iron

3mg

Potassium

600mg

Vitamin A

900mcg

Vitamin C

25mg

Phosphorus

200mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Asparagus