Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe

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Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas
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Directions:

  1. To make the toasted bread crumbs, heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the bread cubes until you have coarse crumbs.
  3. Toss the crumbs in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes.
  5. Store in a covered container for up to 1 month.
  6. To make the pasta, put the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
  7. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  8. Add the salt and then drop in the broccoli rabe and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water to set the colour.
  10. Drain and set aside.
  11. Drop the orecchiette into the same boiling, salted water and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.
  12. While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  13. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  14. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes.
  15. Add the tomatoes and broccoli rabe and cook until hot.
  16. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  17. Drain the pasta when it is ready and it to the sauce, along with toasted bread crumbs, and warm through.
  18. Transfer to a warmed bowl and sprinkle with romano cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3416.46 Kcal (14304 kJ)
Calories from fat 1024.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 113.82g 175%
Cholesterol 3.4mg 1%
Sodium 10910.25mg 455%
Potassium 2302.1mg 49%
Total Carbs 495.28g 165%
Sugars 34.11g 136%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g 96%
Protein 119.15g 238%
Vitamin C 120.9mg 201%
Vitamin A 9.5mg 315%
Iron 268.3mg 1491%
Calcium 726.9mg 73%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.66 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.89g 175%
Cholesterol 0.18mg 1%
Sodium 564.17mg 455%
Potassium 119.04mg 49%
Total Carbs 25.61g 165%
Sugars 1.76g 136%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 96%
Protein 6.16g 238%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 201%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 315%
Iron 13.9mg 1491%
Calcium 37.6mg 73%

* 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

  • 77
    Points
  • 92
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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