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Vegetarian pasta dish with spinach, chick peas, and garlic makes a filling main dish. Plan
ahead to soak the chick peas overnight. Prep time is a short 10 minutes, cook time is 55
minutes for a grand total of 1 hour and 5 minutes of your time providing you with 4
portions.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup dried chick-peas (or one 19-ounce can, drained and rinsed thoroughly)
1 bay leaf
1 medium clove garlic, peeled, plus 3 medium cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh spinach
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound farfalle whole wheat pasta
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
How to prepare:
Place the chick-peas in a medium bowl and cover them with at least 2 inches of
water.
Soak overnight and drain.
Place the chick-peas, bay leaf, and whole garlic clove in a medium pot and cover
them with several inches of water.
Bring the water to a boil and simmer gently uncovered until the chick-peas are
tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
Drain the chick-peas and discard the bay leaf and garlic.
Place the chick-peas in a medium bowl and set it aside. (The chick-peas can be
covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot for cooking the pasta.