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Vegan Fajita Pasta with Chickpeas and Peppers
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Vegan Fajita Pasta with Chickpeas and Peppers

This Vegan Fajita Pasta combines sautéed bell peppers, onions, and chickpeas seasoned with fajita spices, tossed with cooked fusilli pasta in a creamy cashew sauce. The recipe blends savory and smoky flavors with a plant-based, cheesy sauce, creating a filling and textured pasta dish that incorporates fajita-style seasoning with a smooth pasta component.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

Fajita Chickpeas and Veggies:
  • 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced, medium
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 13.5 oz chickpeas drained or 1.25 cups cooked, canned
  • 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp basil dried
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Pasta:
  • 6 to 8 oz fusilli use gluten free pasta for glutenfre, pasta like fusilli or penne
  • 1 tomato finely chopped, large, juicy
  • 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 salt or more
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast less or more to preference
  • 1 tbsp flour , use rice flour for gluten-free (blend this into the cashew cream)
  • basil fresh or dried, to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Meanwhile Cook the pasta according to instructions on the package. Drain and transfer to a skillet.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  • For cashew-free versions, use nut-free alfredo sauce or a roux-based garlic sauce instead of cashew cream.
  • Nutrition information is provided per one of four servings.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% 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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