Easy Lemon, Garlic & Broccolini Pasta

Don’t you just love an easy, throw-together dinner? This pasta recipe, courtesy of Chickapea is exactly that. Plus, you won’t feel any guilt because, in addition to the pasta being made from chickpeas, you’re also getting a serving of broccolini. With this recipe, dinner can be made in under 20 minutes and it couldn’t be simpler. Plus, did we mention it’s totally vegan? Yup, you’ll want to dig right in!

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Here’s how to make this delicious and super easy garlic, lemon and broccolini pasta recipe!

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

• 1 package Chickapea Spaghetti
• 1 Tbsp salt (for cooking pasta)
• 1/3 cup avocado oil
• 3-4 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced
• 2 large lemons, zest of
• 3 large lemons, juice of
• 1 tsp flaked sea salt (to taste)

Method:

1. Prepare the spaghetti to package specifications and meanwhile, wash and trim the broccolini.
2. Place the broccolini in a steamer basket with a tight-fitting lid on over boiling water and boil for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
3. Drain the pasta and rinse with warm water.
4. Warm avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat and add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, moving it regularly.
5. Transfer the drained pasta and steamed broccolini into the frying pan and toss the pasta, and broccolini gently with wooden spoons to coat the ingredients in the garlic oil.
6. Fry the noodles, broccolini and garlic over medium heat for roughly 2 minutes, turning them over gently to avoid breaking.
7. Add fresh lemon juice, 2/3 of the lemon zest and a pinch of salt and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes.
8. Transfer the pasta to serving plates and top with desired amount of finishing salt and remaining lemon zest over each portion.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

• Broccoli can be used as a substitute if broccolini isn’t available, but the best results will be achieved with broccolini.
• Lemon zest can’t be skipped in this recipe. As the recipe only contains a handful of ingredients, it is important to use fresh lemon juice not store-bought lemon juice, and fresh zest.
• For stronger flavours, use the upper limit of ingredient amounts recommended.

Recipe & Image: Chickapea