Veggie Penne with Chickpeas

Name: Veggie Penne with Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 10 ounces frozen cut green beans, thawed; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 lb uncooked penne pasta

Submitted by Manda

"This is the basic recipe for a healthy, low-fat dish that can be varied in many ways. Sometimes, I add sliced onion, zucchini, and/or broccoli. If you increase the amount of veggies though, use a large (28 oz.) can of tomatoes instead of the small one. This is a very satisfying dish that tastes great hot or cold"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
10 ounces frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup water
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon oregano
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb uncooked penne pasta

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
Add cauliflower and saute 5 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, green beans, 1 cup water, and seasonings.
Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender.
Drain pasta and return to pot.
Add skillet mixture; toss to mix and coat.
Pour into serving bowl and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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I used half a head of cauliflower and added the zucchini as Manda had suggested, lovely vegetable dish with great colours. Loved the chickpea addition.

ltdsaloon16r

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Manda

Glen Burnie, MD

I am a single gal, living on my own; currently working as an Occupational Therapist & living in Cumberland, MD. (It is "God's Country" out here...beautiful!) I LOVE to cook and bake, and love anything that looks, tastes, smells, or even closely resembles a veggie. I LOVE moo-cows, and therefore, cannot bring myself to eat any part of the adorable critters (i.e. NO RED MEAT!!) I love the outdoors, and pride myself on being the master griller on the fire pit. My mother's side of the family is 100% Polish, so I have an inborn passion for cooking...unfortunately, along with that comes a love of eating, too!! But, hey..u only live once, so I say "EAT, DRINK, and BE MERRY!!!"

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