Pasta with Tunisian Spices
A vibrant Tunisian pasta flavored with harissa and carom seeds. This is a complete meal packed with proteins from chickpeas, and veggies like spinach and mushrooms. The sparkling flavors will dance on your tongue for a long time.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces orzo (another small pasta is also fine)
- 6 cups chickpeas (canned or cooked till tender)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 heaping tbsp minced garlic
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 5 cups spinach (or another quick-cooking green like Swiss chard)
- 1 large onion (minced)
- 1 large tomato (minced)
- 3 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds
- 2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 2 heaping tbsp harissa paste
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil and add the onions and garlic
- Add a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened.
- Add the mushrooms, tomatoes and leafy greens along with all powdered spices.
- Stir, until the mushrooms turn softer and the greens wilt.
- Add the cooked pasta, chickpeas and harissa to the pot. Stir everything well together to mix. Add salt to taste.
- If desired, garnish with some chopped, fresh greens for freshness and texture.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1594IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 5mg