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Lemony Garden Peas with Pasta

Sharon Palmer

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


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • 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.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pulse pasta (i.e., chickpea, lentil or bean)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups shelled fresh green peas (may use frozen, thawed)
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 large lemon, juice and zest
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in boiling water, according to package directions, just until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet.
  3. Add peas, mushrooms, and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. 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

For other plant-based pasta recipes, check out:

Mushroom Bomb Lentil Pasta
Pasta with Marinara and Roasted Vegetables
Penne Pasta Tomato Salad with Lemon and Pistachios

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2 thoughts on “Lemony Garden Peas with Pasta

  1. Delicious! Made this tonight per instructions, using a fettuccine made with edamame and mung beans (nice chew). We were surprised how flavorful a simple lemon juice & zest and garlic dressed up the whole dish. Frozen peas, thrown into the boiling water for a minute then pulled looked on-course, but when they went back into the cooked noodles & veggies to warm back up, they slowly lost their vibrant color. We enjoyed it all the same bc the peas were still firm and very tasty. Will make this again! And…TONS of protein!

  2. ZOWIES!! 19 grams in a single serving! Just what I am looking for. Recently dropped SO many goodies I called a “balance diet” to go plant based, and while logging the daily intact, have become concerned with low protein each day. This simple little soup has ingredients that are either in my pantry all the time or readily available, and with a quick meal, this will boost the protein like a steak dinner (maybe better). It is good enough to keep a big batch on hand and heat a cup or so as a snack any time. Thanks for posting!

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