Cookin’ Greens Kale with Pasta, Parmesan and Chickpeas

This pasta dish is great for a meatless Monday or a weekend lunch, the combo of kale, parmesan and chickpeas makes for a quick preparation but this dish doesn’t skimp out on the flavour or the food groups either-packing carbs, protein, fibre and antioxidants, this recipe is a winner! 

Cookin' Greens Kale with Pasta, Parmesan and Chickpeas

2015-02-13 14:55:38

Serves 3

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Ingredients

1. 2 cups (200 g) Cookin’ Greens Chopped Kale
2. 1/2 cup (125 ml) small uncooked whole grain pasta
3. 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
4. 2 Toppits® Frozen Garlic Cubes (or 2 finely chopped garlic cloves)
5. 1/2 cup (125 ml) thinly sliced onion
6. 1/4 cup (50 ml) sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
7. 1 14 oz (398 ml) can chickpeas,
8. 1/4 cup (50 ml) grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Heat oil in large frying pan. Add garlic, stir for 30 seconds. Add onion, stir for 3 minutes, medium heat. Add tomatoes, chickpeas and Cookin’ Greens Chopped Kale. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add pasta and cheese. Stir. Cook for 3 minutes.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Low Calorie
2. Gluten Free: ** Use a gluten free pasta
3. Dairy Free: ** Use a dairy-free cheese or remove cheese and add more veggies, season with herbs if desired!
4. Vegetarian

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