Pasta and Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 pinch red chile chili pepper flakes
1 carrot, finely diced
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 tsp tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained
1 bunch spinach , kale or 1 bunch chard leaves , ribs removed if necessary, chopped and washed
1/2 lb medium pasta shell
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic, pepper flakes, carrot, and parsley and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, chickpeas, spinach or other greens, and a cup of water or cooking liquid from the chickpeas. Reduce heat and simmer while preparing pasta.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Add salt to taste, toss in pasta, stir, and boil until al dente. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss ingredients together and season generously with pepper. Serve in hot soup plates. If desired, top with freshly grated cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	186.48 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.22g	13%
Cholesterol	18.78mg	6%
Sodium	102.34mg	4%
Potassium	611.98mg	13%
Total Carbs	23.17g	8%
Sugars	1.81g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	11%
Protein	6.42g	13%
Vitamin C	29.3mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	104.9mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.97 Kcal (402 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.23g	13%
Cholesterol	9.67mg	6%
Sodium	52.67mg	4%
Potassium	314.96mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.93g	8%
Sugars	0.93g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	11%
Protein	3.31g	13%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	19%
Calcium	54mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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