Chickpea and Black Bean Pasta
This is one of those simple meals that does a lot behind the scenes. Chickpea pasta and black beans provide fiber and protein to support blood sugar and digestion, while mushrooms and kale add minerals and gentle detox support. Olive oil gives your hormones healthy fats, and garlic and thyme offer extra immune and gut support.

Not a fan of chickpea pasta? You can swap in brown rice pasta - just note it may have a little less fiber and protein.

It’s a nourishing, balanced meal that helps you feel satisfied and steady without the crash.

Ingredients
  • 8 ozs Chickpea Pasta (dry)
  • 1/4 cup Water (reserved from cooking pasta)
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Mushrooms (chopped)
  • 1 Garlic (clove, minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 4 cups Baby Kale
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups Black Beans
Ingredients:
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve some of the cooking water, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, for two to three minutes until the mushrooms start to release their moisture.
  3. Add the kale, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Add the black beans. Cook for one minute until heated through.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the pan. Pour in enough reserved pasta water to lightly coat everything. Toss well and cook for one minute until combined and hot.
  5. Divide evenly between bowls. Enjoy!



2 servings

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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