YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Slow Cooker Chickpea Ziti
A comforting, hearty slow cooker dish featuring tender chickpeas, al dente ziti, and a savory tomato sauce enriched with nutritional yeast and aromatic vegetables. This dish melds Italian-inspired flavors with a wholesome twist that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup canned chickpeas (240g)
1 oz dry ziti pasta (28g)
1/2 cup tomato sauce (125g)
1/3 cup nutritional yeast (approx. 20g)
1 red bell pepper (70g)
1/2 medium yellow onion (55g)
2 cloves garlic (6g)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Spray the slow cooker lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the half onion, and mince the garlic.
Add the chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker.
Pour in the tomato sauce and add the dry ziti pasta. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the mixture, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pasta is tender and flavors have melded together.
Give the dish a stir before serving and adjust seasonings if necessary. Enjoy your hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Chickpea Ziti!