Who doesn’t love a great bowl of pasta, dripping with sauce or covered in cheese? I’m not gonna lie, I still occasionally crave pasta but understand that refined pasta does not love me. We all have the desire to make dietary changes to increase our health and vitality but most find change difficult unless their body begins to speak (or in some cases scream) to them. I can tell you nothing speaks louder than dealing with celiac disease! I say, let’s ditch the white pasta and try something new. The good news is, we don’t have to give up our passion for pasta just yet. I’ve discovered a new product on the market, Banza Pasta! This new legume based, gluten-free pasta is made from chickpeas, boasting 25 grams of protein and 13 grams of dietary fiber per 3.5 ounce serving. Now that’s a change in the way we eat! My Roasted Veggies and Banza Chickpea Pasta recipe will help ease you into the idea of changing the way you eat pasta.
The passion behind Banza Pasta…
Roasted Vegetables and Banza Chickpea Pasta
Tips for making gluten-free pasta taste great…
For best results, follow the package directions! Seems like a no-brainer but we’re all guilty of over-cooking our pasta!
Pasta made with legumes has more of an earthy taste and hearty texture. It’s absolutely delicious when eaten warm but gets a little tough when cold. Hmm…what to do? Eat it warm people!!!
Gluten-free pasta tastes much better when first prepared. I try making only enough for one meal.
Use up your veggies! Reduce calories and increase the nutrition in your favorite pasta dish by adding in plenty of organic vegetables. Not only do vegetables provide much needed nutrition but also add flavor to any pasta dish.
Roast a big tray of vegetables with Italian Seasoning! I love using the one tray technique when preparing dinner. Cut up your favorite veggies, toss in a little extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil, sprinkle with your favorite seasonings and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes. Easy clean-up and delicious! Save any leftovers to snack on the following day.
Banza Chickpea Pasta
