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Chickpea Noodle Casserole

This vegetarian version of classic tuna noodle casserole is creamy, cheesy, doesn't use canned soup and has all the flavors from the traditional version that you expect! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons panko or bread crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta. While the pasta cooks prep the vegetables and combine the melted butter and panko in a small bowl. Once the pasta is cooked drain it and set aside. Return the pan to the stove and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes or until they've softened. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir together until you can no longer see it. Slowly pour in the milk stirring the entire time. Heat an another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
  4. Stir in the cheese then add in the chickpeas, green peas and cooked pasta. Remove from the heat and add in the Greek yogurt. Stir everything together until combined and taste for seasoning. Add additional salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Top the casserole with the panko and bake for 20 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the panko is golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.