Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Supper
MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SUPPER
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Turning Vegetables and Fruits Into Oodles of Noodles‘.
Here’s a delightful garlicky good main course dish that’s always a big hit with family and friends! Serve with crusty bread and red wine for toasting. (Serves 6)
Ingredients
- 4 cups of zucchini ‘spaghetti’ noodles
- 1-1/2 cups whole grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- 3/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 2 cups cooked, drained chickpeas
- 1 thinly sliced jalapeno or chili pepper
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
- 6 cloves minced garlic (or less to suit taste)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- Black pepper to taste
- Crumbled feta cheese for garnishing (or non-dairy alternative)
1) Put all ingredients, except feta, into a large bowl and blend well. Chill for several hours in order to draw out the flavours.
2) Garnish with feta upon serving.
