CHICKPEAS AND PENNE WITH PECAN RED PEPPER PESTO

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It's fun to cook for my vegan neighbors, but also a challenge to come up with food that has texture in addition to good flavor.

Provided by baldyeaglehead

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1/4 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch chipotle pepper
1/4 cup pecans
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tablespoon catsup
1 lemon

Steps:

  • First boil a quarter pound of penne noodles.
  • while that is going, saute an onion in some olive oil.
  • add the rinsed chickpeas in the pan to roast a little.
  • in a blender, add the peppers, garlic, olive oil, chipotle, pecans, salt and pepper, and catsup.
  • toss everything together and cook on low heat, just long enough to heat the sauce through.
  • squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 641, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.9

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