Golden Spirals with Chickpeas and Yellow Bell Pepper Recipe

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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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.

Golden Spirals with Chickpeas and Yellow Bell Pepper

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