Lemon Basil Chickpea Pasta Salad

Name: Lemon Basil Chickpea Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pasta; 1 can cooked chickpeas; 1 ½ cups Coarsely chopped fresh basil; ½ cup grated parmesan; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice from half lemon; ¼ cup pasta water; 1 clove garlic; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 1 teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2 servings
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Italian, International

Lemon Basil Chickpea Pasta Salad

Iris Warren

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This is a light, flavorful and vegan-friendly pasta salad that makes for a great lunch or side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups cooked pasta I used pigtails, but bowtie would look great as well
1 can cooked chickpeas
1 ½ cups Coarsely chopped fresh basil
½ cup grated parmesan
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice from half lemon
¼ cup pasta water
1 clove garlic grated
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 390° F.
In a baking tray place the chickpeas (no juice) with the salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin and chili flakes. Bake for about 20-25 mins.
In a jug mix the parmesan, pasta water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg and garlic. Mix well and pour over the cooked pasta. Add the chopped basil and the roasted chickpeas leaving a few to sprinkle on top.
Serve warm of cold.