Protein-Packed ZENB Rotini with Salmon, Chickpeas, & Dill

Enjoy your ZENB Rotini Pasta in this protein-packed recipe with salmon, chickpeas, and dill. You can make this delicious dish in just 25 minutes and you will enjoy a good source of protein and fiber, while staying low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

• 2 cups (6 ounces) ZENB Yellow Pea Rotini Pasta, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 pound boneless skinless salmon filet, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small lemon, zested, juiced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dill plus additional sprigs for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain.

2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, salt & pepper; cook 2-3 minutes stirring frequently until tender-crisp. Add pasta water, chickpeas and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Top with salmon; cook 3-5 minutes covered, stirring occasionally until salmon is done.

3.

Stir in pasta, lemon zest, juice and dill. Mix gently 1-2 minutes until heated through. Serve topped with additional dill sprigs.