One of Your New Favorite Greek Side Dishes
This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Barilla created two new pasta products that I am confident you will love! Give a big welcome to Barilla Chickpea Pasta and Barilla Red Lentil Pasta. 🙂
I was excited to be asked to develop 2 simple recipes using the new Barilla Chickpea Pasta, and I can’t wait for you to see them! If you missed my Mediterranean Pasta Dish, be sure to check it out (it’s quick and amazing).
Barilla’s Chickpea Pasta is “Foodie-Approved” high-quality nutrition, made from only 1 ingredient, and has a superior taste/texture!
I have been really impressed with both the quality and the texture. That says a lot because I’m very texture-driven!
One Ingredient Chickpea Pasta
Seriously, check out Barilla Chickpea Pasta! (Purchase here on Amazon – and read other reviews – for an easy way to add healthier options to your diet –and leave a review with your thoughts on the pasta!)
- has a great texture – very similar to traditional pasta
- cooks like traditional pasta (mine was perfect at 8 minutes)
- has a great taste – similar to traditional pasta, but just the teensiest bit earthy when comparing side to side. However, for anyone who might feel turned off by that, I didn’t notice the difference at all once I made my pasta dishes.
- contains only ONE ingredient!
- is a healthy pasta alternative
Barilla’s Chickpea Pasta Has Many Benefits
But that’s not all! In addition to tasting great and having a fabulous texture, Barilla’s Chickpea Pasta provides lots of other benefits:
- Plant-Based Protein
- Fiber-rich
- Gluten-free
- Non-GMO certified
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Grain-free
Delicious Greek Side Dishes
The first side dish I made was a Mediterranean Pesto Pasta. Yum!
The second side dish I developed is a deliciously light and flavorful Greek Pasta Side Dish. Simple, classic Greek ingredients make this side dish, a simple Greek sauce made from Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings it all together.
Serve warm with my Greek Chicken, Falafel, or any other Mediterranean-type dish! This pasta dish makes the perfect side dish – especially in the summer when you want lighter meals.
Give these recipes a try, and don’t forget to include Barilla’s Chickpea Pasta when you make them!
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Mediterranean Pesto Pasta
Easy Greek Pasta Side Dish
Ingredients
Method
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Mine was perfect after boiling for 8 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking, combine the red wine vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt & pepper together.
- Prepare the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and onion.
- Drain pasta. Add dressing and mix to combine.
- Add tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and onion. Top with feta cheese.
- Serve immediately.
