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Sage Pasta and Chickpeas

This meal, of unknown origin, is a great way to use chickpeas with things I typically have in the pantry, except the fresh sage. It’s delicious warm or cold. Don’t forget the capers!

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Sage Pasta and Chickpeas

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Dry Beans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 566kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients

Beans

  • 1.5 cups garbanzo beans
  • Bean spices, including bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, oregano

Pasta

  • 8 oz dry pasta farfalle or other small shape
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 sprigs sage about 3 tbsp chopped
  • 2 tsp capers minced
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Beans

  • Rinse then soak the garbanzos in 1% salinity water for at least 8 hours. Drain and add the beans to a pressure cooker. Cover with water by at least 1" or so. Add bean spices to the pot, in a spice bag if possible. Set timer for 10 minutes and cook on high pressure. Allow for pressure to release naturally for 25-30 minutes and then release remaining pressure. Drain beans.

Pasta

  • When the beans are nearly done, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Prepare the other ingredients.
  • Once the beans are done, in a large, wide skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and chopped sage and fry for 20 seconds. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skill over medium heat, fry the onion in 1 tbsp olive oil until golden, stirring frequently. Season with the salt, plenty of freshly ground pepper and the pepper flakes.
  • Turn heat to low. Add the drained chickpeas and mix well. Add the cooked pasta to the chickpeas and onions. Then add the capers. Stir well and turn off the heat.
  • Serve topped with the sage and garlic oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition Facts
Sage Pasta and Chickpeas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 641mg28%
Potassium 859mg25%
Carbohydrates 92g31%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 201IU4%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.