Tomato & Kale Pesto Pasta

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This 25-minute pasta side dish goes well with chicken or fish and can be served either warm or at room temperature. Kale and basil create a fresh-tasting pesto that is packed with protein and taste, thanks to the addition of chickpeas. We like shaved Parmesan sprinkled on the top, but feel free to add toasted pine nuts or walnuts for some crunch.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby kale (2 ounces)
½ cup fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup canned reduced-sodium chickpeas
1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, quartered
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
6 ounces whole-grain penne pasta
3 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes (6 medium)
1 pinch Shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

For pesto, combine kale, basil, chickpeas, the finely shredded Parmesan, the lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Cover and pulse until starting to mix together; then process until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Stir the pesto into the hot pasta. Fold the tomatoes into the pasta mixture. If desired, garnish with shaved Parmesan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154	Calories
6g	Fat
21g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Vitamin A 1433IU	29%
Vitamin C 19mg	21%
Folate 15mcg	4%
Sodium 177mg	8%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 38mg	9%
Potassium 225mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Tomato & Kale Pesto Pasta

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