Dinner for 4

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

Name: Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp italian herbs; 8 oz mini farfalle pasta or any other similar flat pasta; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 large zucchini; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 a red onion; 15 oz can of chickpeas; 1/2 cup chopped basil; neutral high heat oil (optional); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried basil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp water (optional)

$6.55for 440 minServes 4

Pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, and grilled vegetables are tossed with a bright lemon dressing and fresh basil.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 8 oz$0.08/oz typical	8 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.65 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.55

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.64 per serving$6.55 for 4

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Ingredients

3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp italian herbs
8 oz mini farfalle pasta or any other similar flat pasta
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 large zucchini
1 red bell pepper
1/2 a red onion
15 oz can of chickpeas
1/2 cup chopped basil
neutral high heat oil (optional)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried basil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp water (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, following the package timing, then drain and cool.
Cut the zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion into grill-size pieces.
Grill the vegetables over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side, until lightly charred and tender.
Whisk the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, dried basil, garlic, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss the pasta, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, chickpeas, and basil with the dressing.
Rest the salad for 5 minutes before serving.

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