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Chickpea Pesto Pasta

Chickpea Pesto Pasta

This vegan pesto pasta is delicious, and uses chickpea pasta for extra protein! It is super quick and easy to throw together, and will keep you full all day.

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Chickpea Pesto Pasta

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 box of chickpea pasta

  • 1/3 cup vegan pesto

  • 1 avocado, mashed

  • 1/4 red onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced

  • 1 tsp each of salt, pepper, red chilli flakes

Steps

  1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to directions, until it’s al dente (still a bit firm).

  2. Mash the avocado and mix it into the pesto.

  3. Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet.

  4. Add the pasta, avocado, pesto, tomatoes and peppers to the skillet and cook together until the veggies are soft.

  5. Season with salt, pepper, and chilli flakes

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