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Salmon, Broccoli, and Lemon Chickpea Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Basil

July 11, 2016 By Spices in My DNA 2 Comments

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You know those times when you’ve indulged a bit too much, but you don’t feel like detoxing on plain chicken and salad and steamed veggies forever? This is where this pasta comes in. Like those Mondays when you’re not quite ready for it to be Monday, but you still want something healthy after the weekend…you know exactly what I’m talking about.

My new obsession is chickpea pasta. It’s so much higher in protein and fiber than regular pasta, and way lower in carbs. You can actually feel good about eating it and not super weighed down. I mean I still looove me some regular pasta, but this is great when you want a little bit of a healthier option!

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Not to mention this pasta is incredibly flavorful and packs even more protein and healthy fats from the salmon. It is great eaten cold the next day for lunch too!

If you aren’t a salmon fan, you can definitely sub chicken or shrimp, or whatever protein you like!
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I didn’t add cheese to this, but it would be fab with some freshly grated parm. Just sayin’.

ALSO, feel free to use regular pasta or whole wheat pasta if you can’t find the chickpea pasta, but I highly recommend searching for it. It’s SO good. I got mine at Whole Foods..my home away from home. ?

My brother and his girlfriend couldn’t believe how good it was. My brother even said that he “is never going to buy regular pasta ever again.” Which I find to be a pretty strong statement, considering we are Italian and he LOVES his pasta. So I’d say this recipe is a major win and a must-make for all you pasta lovers.
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Salmon, Broccoli, and Lemon Chickpea Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Basil

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Author Molly (Spices in My DNA)

Ingredients

  • For the SALMON:
  • 1 lb. salmon filet
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • For the PASTA:
  • 8 oz. chickpea pasta (I used Banza brand)
  • 3 small heads broccoli, cut into small florets (about 4-5 cups)
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons)
  • 1/4 c. chopped sundried tomatoes (I used the tomatoes packed in oil)
  • 10-12 leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • zest of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lay salmon on top. Massage with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on how thick your fillet is.
  2. While salmon is cooking, boil water for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes or until lightly golden and fragrant. Add the broccoli and cook for another 5-6 minutes until tender. Add the sundried tomatoes and lemon juice.
  4. Toss in the pasta and then flake the salmon into chunks and add to the pasta. Lastly, stir in the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish off with the lemon zest and toss.

 
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Join me for this not-so-boring Monday meal?!??

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  1. pilatespearlsandpeanutbutter

    July 13, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I love Eat Banza too! It’s packed with protein, but you’d never know. The flavors in this pasta recipe sound so fresh and I may or may not have a huge obsession with broccoli, so you KNOW I’m pinning this 🙂 . I’m thinking of sprinkling some nutritional yeast on top to add a “cheesy” finish. By the way, I found your blog through HoCo blogs. I’m from HoCo too! It’s so cool to know that other people in the community love healthy cooking as much as I do.

    xxMeah

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    • Spices in My DNA

      July 13, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Isn’t Banza awesome?! I love that it has so much protein too! Omg love your idea of adding nooch..so good! Ahhhh you’re from HoCo?! That’s awesome! I grew up there and have lived there my whole life..just moved to Los Angeles a few weeks ago though! So nice to “meet” you! 🙂

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