Heres what you should know about these legume-based pastas.
Greg Dupree
When walking down the pasta aisle, its becoming increasingly easy to find flourless options.
Legume-based pastas made with chickpeas and lentils are definitely trendy, but are they worth the hype?
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Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., broke down the gluten-free alternatives in anew Instagram video.
See what he has to say about chickpea and lentil pastas nutritional benefits and downsides.
First, it shouldnt be surprising that chickpea and lentil pastas are commonly more nutrient-dense than regular pasta.
They have twice as much protein, they have four times more fiber, Bulsiewicz shared.
Did you know theres another nutrient that these bean and lentil pastas provide?
While these pastas are healthy, there are some things you should keep in mind before making the swap.
The downside of these wonderful pastas is that they are more expensive, the doctor said.
Overall, we support these pastas alongside Bulsiewicz.
Try recipes like ourArtichoke, Chickpea & Mozzarella Pasta Saladand our Zucchini, Fennel & White Bean Pasta.
