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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Avocado Cream and Crispy Chickpeas

17/11/2023

Whole wheat spaghetti with avocado cream and crispy chickpeas is a delicious and nutritious dish. Here is a recipe you can follow, with an Italian touch:

Ingredients

  • 200 g whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 200 g cooked chickpeas
  • Paprika, rosemary or other herbs of your choice for the chickpeas
  • A pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 200 °C on fan mode to prepare the crispy chickpeas.
  2. Rinse and thoroughly dry the chickpeas, then season them with a drizzle of oil, salt, pepper, paprika and aromatic herbs of your choice. Spread them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  3. While the chickpeas are in the oven, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to the package instructions for an al dente result.
  4. Prepare the avocado cream by blending the avocado flesh, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor until creamy. If desired, add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  5. Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and reserve some cooking water. Place the spaghetti back in the pot and add the avocado cream, stirring well to combine everything. If needed, add a little of the reserved cooking water to make the sauce more fluid.
  6. Serve the spaghetti with the crispy chickpeas straight from the oven, sprinkling with additional pepper or aromatic herbs if desired.

Interesting Facts

Avocado and chickpeas are both nutrient-rich ingredients, particularly healthy fats, proteins and fiber. The avocado cream, with its delicate flavor and smooth texture, pairs perfectly with the rustic character and aroma of whole wheat spaghetti, creating a nutritionally balanced and very tasty dish. The addition of crispy chickpeas provides a pleasant texture contrast that makes the dish even more interesting on the palate.

Buon appetito!