Lemony fusilli with chickpeas, raisins, and spinach
Bright and flavorful, this lemony fusilli combines chickpeas, sweet raisins, and fresh spinach for a delightful, balanced meal.
Serving Size
2 cups
Servings
4
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
9 min
Ingredients
3 cups uncooked
1 tablespoon
1/2 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
1 (6-ounce) package
1 (15-ounce) can
3/4 cup
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- While pasta cooks, grate rind and squeeze juice from lemon to measure 4 teaspoons and 1/4 cup, respectively. Combine rind, juice, olive oil, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add spinach, chickpeas, and raisins; toss well.
- Drain pasta, and immediately add to spinach mixture, tossing until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.
- Serve with: Cheesy Crostini
Nutrition Information
Sodium | 376 mg |
Saturated fat | 2 g |
Protein | 14.7 g |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.3 g |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.3 g |
Fiber | 10.8 g |
Fat | 8.1 g |
Cholesterol | 8 mg |
Carbs | 87 g |
Calories | 466 |
Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast Weeknight Meals, Oxmoor House 2010