I’m slowly modifying easy simple recipes I already cook and flavors I love to be more Mediterranean diet friendly. I figured I would post here for some ideas on how to elevate/improve this for next time. Thank you!!
Chickpea pasta
Bacon
Cherry tomatoes (salted/drained for 15mins)
EVOO
Sun dried tomatoes (will exclude next time, didn’t mesh)
Feta cheese
Steamed broccoli
Garlic pepper seasoning
by SubstantialBass9524
16 Comments
What didn’t you like about it? As an entree it looks pretty good. If you want to ‘elevate’ the meal I’d serve with a side of gazpacho and a dozen raw oysters 😀
I’d add some olives or artichoke hearts for a good flavor
Looks good to me- I use Kalamata olives in most stuff like this, and whole wheat pasta with whole chickpeas.
Personally I’d add some julienned basil and sub the feta for small chunks of fresh mozzarella to make it like a caprese pasta salad. Drizzle some aged balsamic over that and I’d be in heaven.
Toasted pine nuts and a little rocket with parmesan shavings
Maybe some balsamic or red wine vinegar.
Hmm not sure never tried such a combo tbh. Feta works perfectly with most veggies. I’d add fresh tomatoes, oregano, cucumbers, fresh peppers maybe some lettuce too. I’d exclude broccoli, as I dislike it so idk how it works in it. Also I’d maybe add a hard boiled egg. It also looks kinda dry? Not sure but maybe some light mayonnaise mixed with a little ketchup to turn pink like chef’s salad sauce maybe it’d work. Or some type of cream cheese..
Capers and minced shallot?
Grilled chicken on top?
fresh herbs, more than you think you need.
Looks good! Very sexy
Set it on a higher surface
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Add kake or arugula. Also, I would go with small rounds of mozz or burrata. Just personal preference!
Kidney or cannelli beans
fresh parsley or basil, and a squeeze of lemon or lime! it’ll brighten up the flavor a little and contrast with the other flavors