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Squash Noodles with Kale Arugula Pesto with Roasted Chickpeas is bursting with flavor! #vegan www.laurenkellynutrition.com
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Squash Noodles with Kale Arugula Pesto and Roasted Chickpeas

Squash Noodles with Kare Arugula Pesto and Roasted Chickpeas is light, healthy and simple to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish, meatless
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 large yellow squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • Pesto:
  • cup walnuts
  • ¾ cup kale
  • ¾ cup arugula
  • ½ cup fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • After the chickpeas are rinsed, drained and thoroughly patted dry, place in a medium bowl.
  • Remove any excess "skins" by picking through with your hands.
  • Add the salt and garlic and stir well.
  • Lay in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • Shake the pan to mix up chickpeas.
  • Add tomatoes, stir and place back in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Place roasted chickpeas/tomatoes on parchment paper and allow them to dry.
  • Place squash into the spiralizer or use a peeler and create long strips.
  • Heat oil into a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add squash and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  • Place the ingredients for pesto in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
  • Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender to incorporate all of the mixture.
  • Place pesto and roasted chickpeas onto of zucchini noodles and serve immediately.

Notes

To store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To reheat: Place in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sautee for 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg