Creamy Broccoli and Chickpea Skillet

Get setIngredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large head broccoli
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup shredded vegan parmesan
• 2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup vegan pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe yield: 4. Shown for cooking scale, not as a health score.

Make itInstructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cover with lid, cook for 5-7 minutes.

2. Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes.

3. Stir in the nutritional yeast, garlic & onion powders, smoked paprika, coconut milk, and broth. Bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes to thicken.

4. Stir in the parmesan, chickpeas and frozen peas and cook another 2-3 minutes.

5. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, pesto, salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Adapted from dietitiandebbie.com