Vegan Fajita Pasta with Chickpeas and Peppers
User Reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan
Vegan Fajita Pasta with Chickpeas and Peppers
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Vegan Fajita Pasta with Chickpeas and veggies. Easy Weeknight pasta with Taco seasoned veggies and beans mixed with creamy pasta. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be gluten-free.
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Ingredients
Fajita Chickpeas and Veggies:
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 13.5 oz can of chickpeas drained or 1.25 cups cooked
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Pasta:
- 6 to 8 oz pasta like fusilli or penne , use gluten free pasta for glutenfre
- 1 large juicy tomato finely chopped
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 cups Cashew cream blend 1/3 cup cashews with 1.5 cups of water or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 3/4 tsp or more salt
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast less or more to preference
- 1 tbsp flour , use rice flour for gluten-free (blend this into the cashew cream)
- fresh or dried basil to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the veggies and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown on the edges
- Add the chickpeas, spices, salt and toss well. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add some chipotle pepper or cayenne for additional heat. Take off heat.
- Meanwhile Cook the pasta according to instructions on the package. Drain and transfer to a skillet.
- Add olive oil, tomatoes and mix. Add cashew cream, garlic, mustard, nutritional yeast, salt, and mix in. Partially cover and bring to a boil. Fold in some basil. Taste and adjust salt, flavor. Add more non dairy milk if needed.
- Fold in half of the fajita veggies + chickpeas lightly. Serve in bowls topped with additional fajita veggies and a sprinkle of vegan parm and black pepper or red pepper flakes, some lime if needed.
Notes
- To make this without Cashews use any of my nut-free alfredo sauce or roux based garlic sauce.
- Nutrition is 1 of 4 serves
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
565mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1130IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
48.2mg
(54%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1130IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
129 reviews
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