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35 Minute Vegetable Protein Pasta - VEGAN! FoodByMaria



This 35 Minute Vegetable Protein Pasta is a healthy vegan dish full of vegetables that taste great and plant-based protein. It's an easy and quick meal that works great on busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz whole grain or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, for added flavor
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add garlic and red onion, saut until fragrant

Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet

Cook until vegetables are tender

Stir in chickpeas, spinach, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper

Cook for another 3-5 minutes

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until well combined and heated through

If desired, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the pasta for added flavor

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving


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