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Italian-Inspired Chickpea Salad
Makes 4 servings.
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (14-ounce) cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ½ pound (1 cup) grape tomatoes, cut in half length-wise
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Slowly add the olive oil while mixing with a whisk or fork until well combined to make a dressing.
- Add the chickpeas, red onion, tomatoes, and olives to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well with tongs or a mixing spoon. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Refrigerate to chill before serving.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 196 calories
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Sodium: 457 milligrams
- Potassium: 264 milligrams
- Added sugar: 0 grams
Pasta Primavera With Vegetables
Makes 4 servings.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ pound (about ½ box) ziti or other pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
- ½ medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into strips
- ½ medium-sized green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves length-wise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, following the instructions on the package. Set aside about ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté until the garlic is lightly golden.
- Add the vegetables, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix and keep cooking, while stirring, until the vegetables are soft or cooked to your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables and mix in the pasta water as needed to add moisture. Toss in the Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 265 calories
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Sodium: 207 milligrams
- Potassium: 329 milligrams
- Added sugar: 0 grams