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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 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 or coconut cream for a dairy-free option
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the cooked chickpeas, pesto sauce, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a cooking pot and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Serve warm in a bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be served with pasta, rice, or on its own as a protein-rich meal.

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