Golden Spirals with Chickpeas and Yellow Bell Peppe

Name: Golden Spirals with Chickpeas and Yellow Bell Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. whole wheat rotini or other spiral-shaped pasta; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 zucchini, cut into half circles; 1/2 cup vegetable stock or hot pasta water; 1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary, or other herb; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds for garnish; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish

Servings: persons

8 oz. whole wheat rotini or other spiral-shaped pasta
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 zucchini, cut into half circles
1/2 cup vegetable stock or hot pasta water
1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary, or other herb
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup sunflower seeds for garnish
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish

1
Cook rotini and turmeric in large pot of lightly salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, according to package directions.
2
Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, if using.
3
Toss pasta with 1 tsp.
4
oil, and set aside.
5
Heat remaining 2 Tbs.
6
oil in same pot over medium heat.
7
Add garlic, and cook about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
8
Add bell pepper, zucchini and 1/4 cup of stock, and cook, covered, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
9
Reduce heat to low.
10
Stir in chickpeas, rosemary, remaining 1/4 cup stock, salt and pepper.
11
Cook, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.
12
Add reserved pasta, and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
13
Serve hot, sprinkled with sunflower seeds and feta.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. whole wheat rotini or other spiral-shaped pasta, 1/4 tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Golden Spirals with Chickpeas and Yellow Bell Pepper falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Golden Spirals with Chickpeas and Yellow Bell Pepper

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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