Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto Recipe

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Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas
  • 1/4 lb penne pasta
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tbsp catsup

Directions:

  1. First boil a quarter pound of penne noodles.
  2. While that is going, saute an onion in some olive oil.
  3. Add the rinsed chickpeas in the pan to roast a little.
  4. In a blender, add the peppers, garlic, olive oil, chipotle, pecans, salt and pepper, and catsup.
  5. Toss everything together and cook on low heat, just long enough to heat the sauce through.
  6. Squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 283.95 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.09g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 71.86mg 3%
Potassium 229.38mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.63g 5%
Sugars 5.31g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.57g 18%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Vitamin C 39.4mg 66%
Iron 8.4mg 47%
Calcium 28.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.42 Kcal (860 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.7g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 51.98mg 3%
Potassium 165.94mg 5%
Total Carbs 11.31g 5%
Sugars 3.84g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 18%
Protein 3.43g 9%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 66%
Iron 6.1mg 47%
Calcium 20.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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