Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean chickpea pasta salad recipe is picnic-friendly, vegan, gluten free, and easy to customize with any fresh vegetables you have on hand.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine squash and green beans in a large bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with smoked paprika, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat. Spread on the prepared baking sheet. Set the bowl aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cook vegetables in the preheated oven until tender and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain pasta; transfer to the reserved bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Gently stir squash-bean mixture, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano into pasta.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar together in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss gently until combined.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)