Pasta with Chickpeas and Swiss Chard
With lemon and garlic, this pasta with chickpeas and swiss chard is a simple vegetarian meal that's filling and ready in about 15 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-15 ounce can chickpeas drained, rinsed and patted dry
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 8 ounces swiss chard stems removed and torn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Shaved Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and sauté, periodically shaking the pan and letting the chickpeas turn crispy and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and garlic cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Sauté the swiss chard until it wilts, about 3-4 minutes.
- Use tongs to transfer the spaghetti from the pot to the skillet. Tossing with salt, pepper and parsley.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3599IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg