Hello lovelies, here is another pasta recipe for you, a protein pasta with chickpeas and lentils. This combination is exactly my thing, as I love both chickpeas and lentils very much. I was really surprised that the sauce also tasted so good to my family, especially my kids. So I‘m very happy to share the recipe with you. I hope you can also delight your loved ones with it, because this pasta is packed with healthy ingredients.
Chickpeas work beautifully in the oven too: in my one-pot orzo bake with halloumi they go in with the little pasta shapes and the whole thing roasts in a single dish. And if you are after something high in protein for meal prep, my cottage cheese wrap without flour is made exactly for that.
Chickpeas and lentils
Chickpeas are a great source of protein, magnesium and even prevent iron deficiency. They also contain calcium and phosphorus and are therefore good for our bones. Not only are they delicious, they are also very versatile.
Lentils, like chickpeas, are packed with protein. They strengthen the nerves and brain with their high magnesium content and provide our body with important fiber.
In the sauce you will also find slightly caramelized shallots and dried tomatoes, which provide the delicious taste. The sauce is cooked very quickly, because you can of course use pre-cooked chickpeas. In addition, it doesn‘t only go well with pasta, but also with rice, bulgur, couscous or quinoa - you name it :-).
I was extra happy that my kids really loved the pasta, especially because one of my daughters doesn't really like lentils and chickpeas. But they both really liked the delicious tomato sauce this time and said that I can now cook it more often - alright! I‘m always looking for tasty ways to make them eat lentils, chickpeas and beans, because with a vegan diet these are optimal sources of protein and so healthy.
So now it's your turn, be sure to try this delicious pasta! I even made my portion with lentil spaghetti, so even more proteins - but the rest of the family don't like them at all (and frankly, they're not my favorite either).
Pasta is always a good idea in this house, and quite a collection has built up by now. You will find all my pasta recipes on the blog gathered in one place. If you like it creamy and straight from the oven, take a look at my vegan feta pasta deluxe.
Chickpeas and lentils are the reason this pasta actually fills you up. Legumes are among the strongest plant protein sources there are, and I have lined up the rest in my guide to plant protein sources. And if you are after another hearty, protein-packed family dinner, my vegan bolognese with tofu, mushrooms and eggplant is just the thing.
