Chipotle Cauliflower Penne [vegan]

This vegan Chipotle Cauliflower Penne dish is so full of wonderful flavours you won’t miss the cheese.

Makes a great midweek dinner that you can take in your lunchbox the next day. Also perfect for a laidback dinner between friends.

Chipotle Cauliflower Penne [vegan]

This vegan Chipotle Cauliflower Penne dish is so full of wonderful flavours you won’t miss the cheese.

5 from 1 vote

DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Pasta & Noodles, Quick & Easy, Quick Weeknight Dinners

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 507 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan

frying pan

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 medium cauliflower
• 1 chipotle pepper
• 300 g penne pasta
• 450 g jar of roasted peppers
• 400 g can of chickpeas
• 2 Tbsp capers
• 1 preserved lemon
• 2 large garlic cloves – crushed
• olive oil
• small bunch of parsley
• salt & pepper

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven at 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Heat some salted water in a large saucepan. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook as per packet instructions.
• Cut the cauliflower in small florets. Spread on a roasting dish, drizzled with olive oil. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until roasted.
• In the meantime, heat 4 Tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the finely chopped chipotle pepper. Fry for 30 seconds or so. Set aside for flavours to develop.
• Drain the pasta once cooked. Add to frying pan. Toss well.
• Add the drained chickpeas, finely chopped roasted peppers, finely chopped preserved lemon, capers, crushed garlic. Add the roasted cauliflower. Mix well. Heat up under gentle heat until the dish is warm throughout. Season to taste.
• Just before serving sprinkle with finely chopped parsley leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1709mgPotassium: 1060mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 124mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 5mg

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