Rigatoncini with Fresh Tomatoes and Chickpeas

A simple tossed dish of spelt pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil and Parmesan is satisfying, healthy and filled with natural flavours. The addition of chickpeas ensure a healthy and nutritiously balanced meal.

• 100 g Wholemeal spelt rigatoncini
  
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• 1 tbsp Olive oil
  
  
• 150 g Canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  
  
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
  
  
• 250 g Ripe tomatoes, diced
  
  
• 10 Olives, pitted and chopped
  
  
• Some fresh basil
  
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
  
• 2 tbsp Parmesan, grated

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until tender, yet al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
   
   
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and garlic, stirring frequently, until the chickpeas are just heated through. Add diced tomatoes, chopped olives, fresh basil, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. To serve, divide the pasta among 2 serving plates and top with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Rigatoncini with Fresh Tomatoes and Chickpeas

A big thanks to Claudia from Foodessa and Brian from A Thought For Food!

Chicken Medallions And Fruit Salad

I am sending this to Girard's Salad Dressing Giveaway at Living the Gourmet.

• 200 g Chicken breast, skinless and boneless
  
  
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
  
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
  
  
• 1 Onion
  
  
• 1/2 head Iceberg lettuce, shredded
  
  
• 1/2 Tomato, thinly shredded
  
  
• Some fresh pineapple wedges
  
  
• 6-8 Fresh strawberries, cut into wedges

1. Cut the chicken breast into medallions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Peel and cut the onions in half, and then slice the onions lengthwise to desired thickness.
   
   
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet until sizzling hot. Drop medallions in the skillet and let them sear until tender and lightly golden. Remove and drain. Use the remaining oil in the skillet to caramelize the onions. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   
3. Arrange the salad, tomato shreds, caramelized onion, and fruits into two serving plates. Top with chicken medallions. Serve.

Chicken Medallions And Fruit Salad