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Creamy Avocado Lime Pasta with Crispy Chickpeas

A velvety avocado lime sauce coats tender pasta, topped with crispy, spiced chickpeas—a refreshing, protein-packed vegetarian delight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 557 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender or food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta spaghetti, penne, or your choice
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, lime juice and zest, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado lime sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve pasta topped with crispy chickpeas, additional lime zest, and fresh basil leaves.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
  • Add cherry tomatoes or arugula for extra freshness.
  • Store leftover chickpeas separately to keep them crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocado pasta, creamy pasta, crispy chickpeas, quick dinner, vegetarian dinner
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