Tomato & Basil Chickpea, Wholewheat Pasta & Kale Plate
Tomato & Basil Chickpea, Wholewheat Pasta & Kale Plate brings Italian flavour to a plate that delivers 34g of protein for 682 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 160g pasta
- 80g courgette
- 80g kale
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and kale, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and kale for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the parmesan.
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