Chickpea Zucchini Spaghetti

Name: Chickpea Zucchini Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt; Black pepper; Fresh basil (for garnish)

🥒🍝 Gluten-free zucchini noodles + chickpea protein; light, fit, and full of energy!

Total: 25 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 290 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 18, 2025

In short

Chickpea Zucchini Spaghetti contains 290 calories per serving: 13 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. It takes 25 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Instead of classic pasta, this dish uses spiralized zucchini noodles combined with chickpeas and a light olive oil tomato sauce. Low in calories, high in fiber, and completely gluten-free. A vegan-friendly recipe perfect for those seeking a light dinner or post-workout recovery.

Method

1
Spiralize zucchinis into noodle shape
2
Grate tomatoes, mince garlic
3
Heat olive oil in a pan, lightly sauté garlic
4
Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, cook into a sauce
5
Add chickpeas and cook for 2–3 minutes
6
Add zucchini noodles, sauté briefly for 2–3 minutes
7
Serve with fresh basil on top

Tips

Do not overcook zucchini noodles; they taste better when slightly firm.
Add chili flakes to the tomato sauce for a spicy version.
You can substitute lentils for chickpeas.

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