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Mustard Green Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas & Crispy Panko Breadcrumbs
This easy baked pasta is dressed in garlicky mustard green pesto and topped with a crispy panko breadcrumb topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 526 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups dried pasta your favorite kind
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs gluten-free or regular
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the mustard green pesto:
- 1 cups chopped mustard greens
- ⅓ chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast or ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, add all pesto ingredients, except the olive oil, to the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Blend the ingredients while you slowly pour in the olive oil. Blend until a a smooth texture is reached. You may have to scrape down sides once or twice.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it into a colander and then add it back to the pot, along with the chickpeas and pesto. Mix until everything is combined. Pour the pasta into a large baking pan.
- Heat a small pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Stir in the panko, garlic powder and salt and then evenly sprinkle on top of pasta.
- Place the baking pan in oven and bake until the topping is slightly browned, 5-7 minutes. This dish is best when served warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.