Vegetarian
Greek Garden Cozy Chickpea Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomato Relish
Fresh Mediterranean flavor with herbs and briny feta. This recipe coats protein-rich chickpea pasta and colorful vegetables in a silky pantry sauce, made for a comforting dinner without an all-evening cook time, with juicy color and acidity. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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What you’ll need
Ingredients
- 12 oz chickpea pasta
- 1 zucchini, cut into half-moons
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup diced ripe tomato
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a large skillet. Cook zucchini and bell pepper for 5 minutes, then add tomatoes.
- 3
Stir in 1 tsp dried dill and 1/3 cup crumbled feta and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add pasta and spinach, toss until glossy and wilted, then add feta, cucumber, and chopped dill and serve immediately.
- 5
Season the diced tomato with olive oil and black pepper and spoon it over the finished meal.
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Nutrition at a glance
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