by EatingWell

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe

The assertive flavors of broccoli rabe and rosemary are paired with sturdy chickpeas in this satisfying Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas pasta recipe.

When buying broccoli rabe, check to make sure the bottoms of the stems are relatively tight, green and moist. If the broccoli rabe at your store is past its prime -- or if you prefer a milder taste -- use broccolini or regular broccoli instead.

Garnish this Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas pasta recipe with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe

    Prep Time: 15 minutes

    Cook time: 15 minutes

    Yield: Serves 2

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Ingredients

    4 ounces whole-wheat orecchiette or chiocciole (about 1 1/2 cups)

    1/2 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

    3/4 cup vegetarian chicken-flavored broth (see Note)

    2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

    4 large cloves garlic, minced

    1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried

    1 8-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

    2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

    1/8 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe Instructions

    Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 6 minutes.

    Add broccoli rabe and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli rabe are just tender, about 3 minutes more. Drain. Rinse and dry the pot.

    Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl.

    Heat oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

    Whisk in the broth mixture. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens.

    Add chickpeas, vinegar, salt, pepper and the pasta mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes.

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe Note: Chicken-flavored broth, a vegetarian broth despite its name, is preferable to vegetable broth in some recipes for its hearty, rich flavor. Sometimes called "No-Chicken Broth," it can be found with the soups in the natural-foods section of most supermarkets.

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 413 calories; 9 g fat (1 g sat, 6 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 74 g carbohydrate; 22 g protein; 11 g fiber; 655 mg sodium; 448 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (240 percent daily value), Vitamin A (210 percent dv), Iron (25 percent dv), Calcium (20 percent dv).

4 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 4 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

 

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