Avocado chickpeas pesto pasta – super healthy pasta version topped with an avocado chickpeas pesto vegan and gluten free!
I am just so excited to share this recipe with you! It’s so simple and so delish! And a great cheese pasta alternative. Why? Because the avocado is so creamy, and with the chickpeas you get such a filling pesto.
Basically, you can use any kind of pasta for this recipe, but I really loved the lentils pasta from Trader Joe’s. Made with lentils flour, they are gluten free and as you may know, lentils has lots of protein. It’s an ideal dish after working out or for any kind of lunch. You can even have it for dinner as it’s a very complete meal but be aware that you should eat at least 3 hours before going to bed to get the best digestion possible! No one should go to bed with a full stomach 🙂
I added also some mushrooms to the pasta to make them even more filling and more loaded in protein. The mushrooms are cooked with some tomatoes and water and they release some juice that you will use when the pasta are cooked. The point of this recipe is to not use oil (or very little!). So you replace the oil by the juice of mushroom and tomatoes.
For the pesto (should I call it a pesto or hummus? a “pesmus”? a “humsto”), you use very basic and wholesome ingredients like avocado (#1 in my heart!), basil, cooked chickpeas, lemon and pine nuts. Could this be anymore delicious?
You just need a regular food processor that can blend without too many liquids. I have the kitchen aid and I am super happy with it!
When everything is ready you just have to assemble and serve warm or at room temperature. The combination of ingredients is absolutely delicious and it’s a new recipe I will for sure be making very often!
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a picture #myorganicdiary on Instagram. I would love to see what you come up with!
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AVOCADO CHICKPEAS PESTO PASTA
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Modern
Description
Avocado chickpeas pesto pasta – super healthy pasta version topped with an avocado chickpeas pesto vegan and gluten free!
Ingredients
For the pasta
- 1 lb of dried lentills pasta (or any kind of pasta!)
- 1 lb of wild mushrooms
- 8oz of heirloom tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
For the pesto
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup of fresh basil rinsed
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cup of cooked chickpeas
- 2 lemon squeezed
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of water (or more if you want the pesto more liquid)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
Instructions
For the pasta.
- Cook the pasta according to the packaging.
- When cooked, dry and rinse pasta.
- Cook mushroom and tomatoes in a sautéed pan with 1 cup of water until mushroom are tender.
- Cover to keep the juice.
- Season.
- When ready, mix pasta and mushrooms in a large bowl.
For the pesto
- Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend for 2 minutes until completely smooth.
Assemblage
- Top the pasta with the pesto.
- Top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chickpeas or sundried tomatoes.
- Serve warm or even room temperature
Oooh lentil pasta?! I need to find this! Also, love love love the pops of colours in this dish. So spring-like!
Sounds like a great weeknight dish! I love trying new products, and lentil pasta sounds good. I like the addition of avocado in the hummus too!
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I have never tried lentil pasta before, interesting ! I never used to like avocado, but now I am in love with it ! Your pesto looks really yummy ! I think it will make a great dip too ! Thanks for sharing !
I didn’t even know there was lentil pasta where have I been this looks so healthy anf delicious that I would be eating smiling all along. also I would have never thought of putting avocados and chickpeas than k you for this.
I’ve never thought of mixing avocado and chickpeas before. I’ve got to try this!!
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I am totally pinning this for later. It looks so good! I have never tried avocado in pasta before, but it looks so good!
I’m not a big mushroom fan but I could easily substitute it and I think my whole family would love this!
This recipe looks so fresh and full of flavor! Would be great for a friends/family gathering!
OooO Love it! looks SO tasty!
Chickpeas aren’t exactly one of my favs, but this pasta does look delicious!
I would never have though of avocado pesto but this looks delicious!
This looks amazing!!! I’m pinning for later. Love anything with avocado + pine nuts.
This looks fabulous! I’ll be on the lookout at TJ’s for this pasta! The pesto here? It looks amazing – so colorful, too!
I love the flavors here – an easy and delicious light summertime meal.
I love lentil pasta! I just wish I could find more good vegan gluten free breads that I like! This sounds amazing! I know I would love it because it has ingredients that I love!