Name: Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces chickpea rotini or penne (see Tip); 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic, sliced; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 8 cups chopped kale; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon salt; Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale

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4 Reviews

Loading up your pasta with vegetables like the kale and mushrooms here is not only delicious, it also makes the meal more satisfying.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Published on January 2, 2022

Chickpea Pasta with Mushrooms & Kale — Photo: Greg DuPree

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 ounces chickpea rotini or penne (see Tip)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
8 cups chopped kale
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring once, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale, mushrooms, thyme and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the pasta and enough of the reserved water to coat; cook, stirring, until combined and hot, about 1 minute more. Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.

Tip:

We chose chickpea pasta for this dish instead of whole-wheat because it's packed with tons of fiber, protein and nutrients—some brands provide more than 40% of your daily recommended fiber, plus 20 grams of protein per serving. Look for it with other gluten-free pastas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340	Calories
18g	Fat
38g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 366mg	16%
Potassium 717mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.