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Crispy Tofu, Chickpea Pasta Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Crispy Tofu, Chickpea Pasta Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Crispy Tofu, Chickpea Pasta Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Crispy Tofu, Chickpea Pasta Salad are:

Salad:
1 (15-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil $
1 can of chickpeas
2 cups uncooked pasta (8 ounces tube-shaped pasta)
2 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 8 ounces)
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes $
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill

Dressing:
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice $
2 tablespoon olive oil $
2 teaspoon tamari
1/2 teaspoon sugar $
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper $
3 garlic cloves, crushed

Here is how you make Crispy Tofu, Chickpea Pasta Salad:

To prepare salad, pat tofu cubes dry with a paper towel. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; saut? 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove from pan; chill 30 minutes.Cook pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes; add beans, and cook an additional 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain. Combine tofu, pasta mixture, tomatoes, and dill in a large bowl.To prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour dressing over salad; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.Serving Size: makes 8 - 1 1/2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIVADR175.

The nutritional information for Crispy Tofu, Chickpea Pasta Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 239.6

• Total Fat: 11.6 g
• Cholesterol: 4.7 mg
• Sodium: 492.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 11.9 g