Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas and Zucchini Blossoms

Vegetarian - Tips

This is a quick and nutritious vegan main. You can leave out the zucchini blossoms since they are only in season for a short while, but if you can find them, make sure to use them!

Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas and Zucchini Blossoms

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas and Zucchini Blossoms

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 medium zucchini

cut into noodles with a spiralizer

12 zucchini blossoms

pistils removed

cut into strips

½ cup canned chickpeas

drained and rinsed

salt

6 fresh basil leaves

cut into strips

or to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat and cook garlic until softened about 10 minutes. Add zucchini and zucchini blossoms; mix well with olive oil. Add chickpeas and stir to combine. Season with salt and stir in basil. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas and Zucchini Blossoms

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 348.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.7g 11%

Carbohydrates: 21.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 28.1g 43%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 719.4IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 47%

Vitamin C: 40.2mg 67%

Folate: 105.2mcg 26%

Calcium: 61.7mg 6%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 55.3mg 20%

Potassium: 654.2mg 18%

Sodium: 278.2mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 252.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.