Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas

Serves

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

For the pistachio pesto:
  ½ oz (15 g) cilantro
  1 jalapeño, chopped
  2 cloves garlic, peeled
  2 oz (60 g) pistachios
  1 lime, juiced
  3 tbsp olive oil
  salt & pepper, to taste
  water as required
For the pasta:
  12 oz (340 g) pasta of choice
  1 tsp olive oil
  1 x 14 oz (400 g) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  ½ tsp garlic powder
  ½ tsp onion powder
  ½ tsp smoked paprika
  salt to taste
  ¼ tsp black pepper

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

386

Fats

13 g

Protein

9 g

Carbs

55 g

Instructions

  • Add the pesto ingredients to a food processor and pulse to combine. Add water as needed to achieve a thick paste-like consistency.
  • Cook pasta according to instructions on packaging.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the chickpeas are crispy.
  • Mix the cooked pasta with the pesto and toss to combine. Serve the pasta hot, topped with the roasted chickpeas.