Caramelized Onion, Hummus and Olive Pasta
This speedy protein packed pasta dish with hummus, caramelized onion and olive is ideal for a last minute meal, meal prep and mid week lunch.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 620kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g Pasta
- 150 g Hummus Plain
- 2 Onions Red, Medium
- 10-15 Kalamata Olives
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
- ½ tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ Lemon Juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives to garnish
Instructions
- Finely slice the onions. Add the oil to a pan and cook the onions on high heat with a pinch of salt until translucent and slightly charred (caramelized).
- Bring to a boil 700 ml of salted water. Boil the pasta 2 minutes less than recommended cooking time on the packet.
- In the meantime add the balsamic glaze and the olives (sliced) to the pan with the onions. Sauté for 1 minute then combine the hummus and the juice of half a lemon. Add around ½ cup of pasta water and stir well.
- Drain the pasta al dente, making sure to keep some extra water.
- Add the pasta to the pan with the sauce, coat well and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add extra water if too dry.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed and serve the pasta topped with finely sliced chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg