Simple vegan dinner: Pasta with zucchini and chickpeas

A lot of people complain about pasta meals that don't have any protein. This is an incredibly easy fix for vegans. All you need is a can of chickpeas, black beans or some other sort of bean, toss in some kale or some other green leafy, calcium filled snack and you are good. Tonight all I had on hand was a zucchini and a can of chickpeas. This made a delicious dinner and I will reheat left overs tomorrow for lunch. Below is my simple recipe that anyone can make:

Ingredients: 1 can of organic chickpeas (drained)

2. 1-2 organic zucchinis (chopped)

3. 1 jar of marinara sauce 

4. 1/2 onion (chopped) 

Directions: heat marinara sauce on the side in small pan (low heat) 

Saute' zucchini, onion on low/medium heat with dash of olive oil or vegetable spray until tender

Boil pasta noodles in separate pan. 

After all is done combine and throw in the chickpeas. Mix and there you have it! 

You can make some home made vegan garlic bread with earth balance spread and garlic powder on the side and add a simple salad with a handful of spinach leaves topped with your favorite vegan dressing or just some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 

ENJOY!