Meatless Monday.

I'm starting to feel like might titles have all this sexual/drug undertones. I decided to go vegetarian for the night and go for the beans. I watched a video on my favorite website www.cookinglight.com about super foods and beans is one. Beans, beans, the magical fruit...well you know. I saw this recipe on their Facebook page and decided to make a bigger portion so I could eat it throughout the week. Looking back, I would not add the cheese right away but add it as I service. It's simple. It's light. It's filling.


I also forgot my basil and balsamic vinegar. Whoops.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups hot cooked angel hair (about 6 ounces uncooked pasta)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Basil sprigs (optional)

Preparation

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes. Add pasta, basil, salt, pepper, and chickpeas; cook 2 minutes. Place mixture in a bowl; stir in cheese and vinegar, and garnish with basil, if desired.

Nutritional Information (1 serving = 1.25 cups)

Calorie: 376
Fat: 8.7g
Protein: 17.5g
Carbohydrates: 57.8g
Fiber: 4.7g