VEGAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CHICKPEAS AND ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS

Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas and Zucchini Blossoms image

This is a quick and nutritious vegan main. You can leave out the zucchini blossoms since they are only in season for a short while, but if you can find them, make sure to use them!

Provided by Rita

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, cut into noodles with a spiralizer
12 zucchini blossoms, pistils removed, cut into strips
½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
salt
6 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips, or to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat and cook garlic until softened, about 10 minutes. Add zucchini and zucchini blossoms; mix well with olive oil. Add chickpeas and stir to combine. Season with salt and stir in basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g