Avocado Pesto Pasta with Crispy Garlic Chickpeas

Name: Avocado Pesto Pasta with Crispy Garlic Chickpeas
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta of choice (any shape, gluten-free if necessary); 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed, drained, patted dry); 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 ½ teaspoons salt (divided); 2 ripe avocados (peeled, and pit removed); ¾ cup fresh basil leaves (packed); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled); 1 garlic clove (minced); ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder (for the chickpeas)

"This easy avocado pesto pasta recipe with crispy garlic roasted chickpeas is creamy, comforting, and packed with heart-healthy fats and protein. Vegan and easily made gluten-free...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound pasta of choice (any shape, gluten-free if necessary)

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1 15-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed, drained, patted dry)

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4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

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1 ½ teaspoons salt (divided)

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2 ripe avocados (peeled, and pit removed)

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¾ cup fresh basil leaves (packed)

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3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)

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1 garlic clove (minced)

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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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2 teaspoons garlic powder (for the chickpeas)

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