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Creamy High Protein Pesto Chickpeas

A delicious and nutritious dish featuring chickpeas blended with creamy pesto for a high protein meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
Pesto
  • 1 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade
Cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free option
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the cooked chickpeas, pesto sauce, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a pan and heat over medium heat.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring until heated through.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with additional pesto if desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 350cal (18%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 20g (40%) Fat: 20g (31%) Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) Sodium: 600mg (26%) Potassium: 500mg (14%) Fiber: 8g (33%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) Calcium: 100mg (10%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
Keywords: chickpeas, high-protein, pesto

Notes

This dish can be served over pasta or with crusty bread.

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