We've run out of a lot of staples and I desperately need to do a grocery shop. In the meantime, we didn't quite have enough leftovers to feed everyone for dinner, so I needed to come up with something pretty quick-like. I briefly entertained the idea of trying to make some stuffed naan, but figured that'd be way too slow for today. In the end I settled on this chickpea and spaghetti dish.

I was worried that this was going to turn out bland but, with the garlic mayo, it's actually really good! I think it'd be better with a bit of kale or spinach mixed in. And possibly a drizzle of lemon juice along with the mayo, but it's very nice as is.

Fideos with Chickpeas and Garlic Mayo

Adapted from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. canola (or other neutral) oil, divided
• 375g whole wheat spaghetti, broken into 5cm pieces
• 2 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
• 400mL diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. smoked or sweet paprika
• 3 c. water
• 1/2 c. vegetable broth
• 2 c. cooked chickpeas
• 150g chopped kale (optional)
• 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns, ground
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 c. Garlic Mayo

Directions

1. Heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium-high heat in a broiler safe pan.
2. Add spaghetti pieces and mix/stir to coat in oil.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, until noodles are toasted (~6 minutes).
4. Remove noodles from pan and set aside.
5. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to pan.
6. Add onion and 1/4 tsp. of the salt.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion is softened (~5 minutes).
8. Add drained tomatoes and cook for another 4 minutes.
9. Reduce heat to medium.
10. Stir in garlic and paprika and cook for 30-60 seconds.
11. Stir in toasted spaghetti.
12. Add water, chickpeas, kale, wine, reserved tomato juice, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
13. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
14. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are just tender (15-18 minutes).
15. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to upper position and preheat broiler.
16. Transfer pan to oven and broil until slightly brown and crisp on top (~5 minutes).
17. Sprinkle with parsley and served topped with garlic mayo.