Lemony Fusilli With Chickpeas, Raisins, And Spinach Recipe

Name: Lemony Fusilli With Chickpeas, Raisins, And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat fusilli (short twisted spaghetti); 2 lemons; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded fontina cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked whole wheat fusilli (short twisted spaghetti)
2 lemons
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded fontina cheese

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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While pasta cooks, grate rind and squeeze juice from lemon to measure 4 teaspoons and 1/4 cup, respectively. Combine rind, juice, olive oil, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add spinach, chickpeas, and raisins; toss well.
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Drain pasta, and immediately add to spinach mixture, tossing until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.
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Serve with: Cheesy Crostini
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat fusilli (short twisted spaghetti), 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemony Fusilli With Chickpeas, Raisins, And Spinach 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.

Lemony Fusilli With Chickpeas, Raisins, And Spinach

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