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Protein-Packed BLT Pasta with Feta & Chickpeas

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: lunch, Salad, Side, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chickpea Pasta, easy, feta, healthy protein, lunch, pasta, protein packed
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Organic Pasta
  • 4-6 slices Uncured Bacon
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomato
  • 15 oz Chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 cup Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Dressing

  • 4 Tbsp. Avocado Mayo
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pastaBring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • Cook the bacon
    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add greens & pasta
    Stir in spinach or arugula, chickpeas and mix. Add to cooked pasta toss everything together. Drizzle with 1–2 tablespoons olive oil and add a splash of reserved pasta water to help everything combine into a light sauce.
  • Finish & serve
    Stir in crumbled feta and the cooked bacon and dressing. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or lemon juice to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm—or enjoy cold as a pasta salad!