Fresh spring peas call for a simple dish that showcases the green, sweet beauty of one of nature’s best vegetables. And nothing is better than pasta as a backdrop for highlighting those earthy peas. This vegan, gluten-free Lemony Garden Peas with Pasta dish can be prepared in under 20 minutes with only 6 ingredients (not including pantry staples). It’s as pretty to look at as it is light and delicious. You can easily use frozen peas for this recipe too if fresh peas are not available. The pulse pasta is a gluten-free option that also provides a hearty dose of protein to this meal. But feel free to swap it out for another type of pasta. The leftovers are wonderful the next day too!
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Lemony Garden Peas with Pasta
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Lemony Garden Peas with Pasta dish can be prepared in under 20 minutes with only 6 ingredients, and it’s the perfect recipe to show case the beauty of fresh (or frozen) peas.
- 8 ounces (i.e., chickpea, lentil or bean)
- 3 tablespoons
- 2 cups shelled fresh green peas (may use frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 large lemon, juice and zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water, according to package directions, just until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or .
- Add peas, mushrooms, and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add pine nuts, the juice and zest of lemon, and the cooked, drained pasta. Combine well and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, just until heated through. Do not overcook peas, they should be bright green. Season as desired with salt and pepper.
Notes
Substitute any type of pasta for the pulse pasta, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 19 g
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