Easy Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil – Healthy Vegan Comfort Food
Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil is a comforting, plant-based pasta dish made with tender broccoli, hearty chickpeas, and garlic-infused olive oil. It’s simple, nutritious, and packed with flavor, making it a perfect vegan-friendly main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 300g broccoli florets
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 60ml olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 60ml vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 30g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and cook 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, and lemon juice. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Toss in pasta and mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a fully vegan version.
- Gluten-free pasta works as a substitute.
- Roasting broccoli first adds extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg