Nut-Free Homemade Chickpea Protein Pasta
Elevate your pasta game with this Nut-Free Homemade Chickpea Protein Pasta, a wholesome, high-protein alternative to traditional pasta that's perfect for nut-free diets and health-conscious eaters. This easy recipe combines chickpea flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum to create a dough that's both elastic and rich in nutrients, while eggs and olive oil add structure and flavor. In just 30 minutes of prep time, you'll craft delicate, customizable pasta shapes that cook to perfection in minutes. Whether paired with a hearty marinara or a creamy sauce, this protein-packed pasta is a versatile delight that satisfies both gluten-free and nut-free dietary needs. Make it fresh, make it healthy, and make it yours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpea flour
- 0.5 cups Tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, and salt until well combined.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the eggs, water, and olive oil.
Using a fork, gently beat the eggs while gradually incorporating the dry ingredients from the edges of the well.
Once the mixture becomes too stiff to mix with a fork, use your hands to knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
After resting, divide the dough into four equal parts. Take one part, keeping the others covered to prevent drying out.
Lightly dust a clean surface with chickpea flour and roll the dough out using a rolling pin until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or a pasta cutter, cut the dough into your desired pasta shape (tagliatelle, fettuccine, etc.).
Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough portions.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Drain the pasta and serve immediately with your choice of sauce or toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1512 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.1 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2267 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
