Lunch: Chickpea Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Try this healthy and delicious dish with a new type of pasta made from chickpeas. The pasta is loaded with fiber, lower in carbs, gluten-free and has a lower glycemic index.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Chickpea Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 medium zucchini, diced
12 ounces broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounce box chickpea penne pasta
½ cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place the zucchini and broccoli in a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt (optional), and pepper; toss to coat and spread on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the oven.
While the vegetables are baking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Note it says not to boil water for pasta, but rather to bring the water to near boiling and let the pasta sit in the water 4-6 minutes; stirring occasionally.
Drain the pasta after cooking. Add the chicken broth to pot. Add the pasta, cooked vegetables, and oregano to the pot and mix well.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: You can purchase gluten-free chicken broth and verify the spices and other ingredients are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
Choices: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Protein, 1 Fat

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