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Vegan Cooking At Home

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This simple lemon pasta recipe with chickpeas has been in our rotation since the weather started warming up. A light and refreshing summer pasta that is ready in 20 minutes! Fresh herbs make the sauce sing and chickpeas are a thrifty protein source. 

Recipe Links: 
Simple Lemon Asparagus Pasta: https://tastythriftytimely.com/simple-lemon-asparagus-pasta/
How To Cook Dried Chickpeas From Scratch: https://tastythriftytimely.com/how-to-cook-dried-chickpeas-from-scratch/
Quick Vegan Parmesan Cheese Topping: https://tastythriftytimely.com/quick-vegan-parmesan-cheese-topping/
Quick & Easy Tofu Feta: https://tastythriftytimely.com/quick-easy-feta-to-top-your-creations/
Lemon Asparagus White Bean Soup: https://tastythriftytimely.com/lemon-asparagus-white-bean-soup-to-love/

Video Links:
How To Cook Dried Chickpeas: https://youtu.be/bzSgo8f8j_s
Small Batch Vegan “Parmesan”: https://youtube.com/shorts/snq3qmz9ubo
Vegan Feta “Cheese” From Tofu: https://youtu.be/s5gArDRClHE
Dairy-Free Asparagus Soup Recipe: https://youtu.be/poel0P8NqNs

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Key Moments: 
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Ingredients
01:20 Saving Money With Chickpeas
01:54 Method
04:30 Taste Test
04:58 Recipe Cost

*The cost of any products we mention and our recipe costs will vary depending on where you are located, what foods are in season, and how prices change over time. Our cost comparisons are meant to merely demonstrate potential savings.

Ingredients: 
Simple Lemon Asparagus Pasta (serves 4)
450 grams pasta of choice
1 tablespoon olive oil (more as desired)
2 cups (330 g) chickpeas, drained
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb asparagus, chopped
225 g (1 ½ cup) grape tomatoes, chopped 
2 small lemons, zested and juiced (or 1 large lemon, about 4-5 tablespoon of juice)
¼ - ½ cup pasta water
Pinch red chili flakes
Handful of fresh chopped herbs

Click the link above for the full method and freezing instructions on our blog.

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Vegan Burger & Sandwich Recipes

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About Kathryn

Hi, I'm Kathryn! An actress, the recipe creator here, and the face of TTT. My husband Bryan is behind-the-scenes of our photos and videos. We hope you enjoy our easy recipes that make vegan cooking at home… Tasty, Thrifty, and Timely!

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