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Vegan Chickpea Noodles with Garlic Tomato Sauce
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Vegan Chickpea Noodles with Garlic Tomato Sauce

Vegan Chickpea Noodles with tomato sauce. Grain-free Pasta! Gluten-free, soy-free, gum-free, egg-free recipe. Easy, and ready within minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the chickpea noodles:
  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric optional
  • 1/4 tsp garlic granules or onion granules
  • 1/4 tsp thyme optional
For the garlic tomato sauce:
  • 3 1/2 cups tomato or 28 oz can diced, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic use more or less to preference
  • 1 tsp dried herbs like basil, thyme or use 1 tbsp fresh herbs, of choice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
Other:
  • Pepitas parmesan for topping
  • Variations: Use this bolognese sauce

Instructions

For chickpea noodles:
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  1. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until it starts to get lumpy. Mix well and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stir frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stir occasionally.
  2. Drop this hot custard on parchment or foil. Using a flat spatula spread the custard to form a very thin rectangle. You can also roll it out between 2 parchments.
  3. Let it cool for 15 minutes. Use a pizza cutter cut noodles or other shapes. Store refrigerated for upto 3 days. Serve with tomato sauce. Top with pepita parmesan or nutritional yeast and black pepper. Can also be served with other pasta sauces or asian sauces.
  4. For variation: Add 2 tablespoons non dairy yogurt to the chickpea batter. the yogurt helps make softer and sturdier noodles. These noodles are best served room temperature, cold or lightly warmed in sauce. If you heat them directly in a skillet or in hot water, they will disintegrate.
For the sauce:
  1. Blend 1/2 cup tomato, garlic, pepper flakes, and herbs into a smooth puree.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour the tomato garlic mixture into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until fragrant and thick.
  3. Add the rest of the tomatoes, salt, sugar, cover and cook over low-medium heat for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, sugar and herbs. Serve or store.

Notes

  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 663mg (28%) Potassium 941mg (20%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2560IU (51%) Vitamin C 39.8mg (44%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 663mg 28%
Potassium 941mg 20%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2560IU 51%
Vitamin C 39.8mg 44%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

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