Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad takes 20 minutes to cook.

Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad are:

2 - 15 oz cans Garbonzo beans
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 can dice tomatoes (drained well)
1 medium red onion, diced
4 red bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 0z. fusilli pasta

Here is how you make Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad:

Preheat broiler to 475 . Combine bell peppers, tomatoes, basil and garlic in a bowl. Spread mixture evenly over heavy large baking sheet which has been sprayed with vegetable spray. Broil until peppers are slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Combine garbanzo beans, onions and vinegar in a bowl. Add the broiled tomatoe mixture and mix well.Meanwhile, cook pasta, drain, add to above mixture and mix well. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve on bed on lettuce leaves.Serves 5 - 2 cup portions for an entre. More if used for a side dish,Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOYCE825.

The nutritional information for Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 260.0

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 671.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 58.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.9 g
• Protein: 14.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Garbonzo Bean Pasta Salad is Vegetarian