Creamy Pesto Chickpeas
Creamy Pesto Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 tub cottage cheese, (approximately 16 ounces)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 can chickpeas, 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- as needed crusty bread, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Add the entire tub of cottage cheese, pesto, and fresh spinach to a blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Secure the lid on the blender and blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, forming a vibrant green sauce. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the blended green sauce into a large skillet or saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet with the green sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place the skillet over medium heat and stir the chickpeas into the sauce to combine thoroughly. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and gently simmering, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve the warm creamy pesto chickpeas immediately. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve with crusty bread for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Pesto Chickpeas
- 1 tub cottage cheese, (approximately 16 ounces)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 can chickpeas, 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- as needed crusty bread, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Add the entire tub of cottage cheese, pesto, and fresh spinach to a blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Secure the lid on the blender and blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, forming a vibrant green sauce. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the blended green sauce into a large skillet or saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet with the green sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place the skillet over medium heat and stir the chickpeas into the sauce to combine thoroughly. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and gently simmering, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve the warm creamy pesto chickpeas immediately. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve with crusty bread for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min