Enjoy the flavors of garlic bread (without the baguette!) in this simple zucchini noodle dish, and feel good knowing that you’re getting lots of disease-fighting carotenoids from the zucchini, fiber and protein from the chickpeas, and immune-supporting phytonutrients from the garlic.
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins
Ingredients
5cloves garlic (minced)
4medium organic zucchini (spiralized)
15ozchickpeas (homemade or BPA-free canned, drained and rinsed)
¼cuporganic breadcrumbs (whole-wheat)
¼cupnutritional yeast
1 ½cupsorganic marinara sauce (warmed)
Directions
1
Line a skillet with a thin layer of water and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2
Add the chickpeas and continue to cook 2–3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
3
Remove from heat and add the breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast, stirring to coat the chickpeas.
4
Divide the zoodles equally among 4 bowls.
5
Top with chickpea mixture and warm marinara sauce over the top and serve.
Chef's Notes
Gluten-Free Substitute organic gluten-free breadcrumbs (e.g. Edward & Sons or Watusee) for whole-wheat breadcrumbs.
Preparation Make zoodles ahead. To prevent sogginess, the chickpea mixture is best made to order.
DIY Breadcrumbs You can make your own breadcrumbs by toasting a piece of bread and setting it out uncovered overnight. Pulse in a food processor to turn it into crumbs.
Squash Swap You can also serve the chickpea mixture over spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
5cloves garlic (minced)
4medium organic zucchini (spiralized)
15ozchickpeas (homemade or BPA-free canned, drained and rinsed)
¼cuporganic breadcrumbs (whole-wheat)
¼cupnutritional yeast
1 ½cupsorganic marinara sauce (warmed)
Directions
1
Line a skillet with a thin layer of water and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2
Add the chickpeas and continue to cook 2–3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
3
Remove from heat and add the breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast, stirring to coat the chickpeas.
4
Divide the zoodles equally among 4 bowls.
5
Top with chickpea mixture and warm marinara sauce over the top and serve.
