#100FootJourney Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Below recipe was received from DreamWorks Pictures’ THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY. Make sure to check out DreamWorks Pictures’ THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY in theaters on August 8th. Chickpeas are considered a super food, and they're extremely good for those trying to lose weight. Don't let this fourth of July hinder your weight loss efforts, serve Pasta Salad with Chickpeas! Ingredients 1 can chickpeas - rinsed well 2 cucumbers seeded and diced 3 tomatoes seeded and dices 1 1/2 medium red onion diced pomegranate seeds 1 lb. spiral noodles cooked according to package 1 lime 1/4 cup garlic oil (see below) 2 tsp Chaat Masala salt and pepper to taste bunch of cilantro chopped Garlic Oil 1/4 c. olive oil 1 serrano chile -slit 2 or 3 times 5 cloves of garlic (with skins) cut in half Garlic Oil 1.) Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Combine the olive oil, Serrano chili, and garlic in a glass baking dish. Place in the heated oven for at least 45 minutes. Allow to cool … [Read more...]