Zaatar Hummus Chickpea Pasta with Herbs
A bright and creamy pasta tossed in hummus, lemon, zaatar, olive oil, and fresh herbs — simple but packed with Mediterranean flavor.
⏱️ Total Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10–12 minutes
Total: 20–22 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta
250g chickpea pasta (or any pasta you like)
Salt for boiling water
For the Zaatar Hummus Sauce
½ cup hummus
1–2 tbsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp pasta water (to loosen sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional but fresh)
1 tsp zaatar (or more to taste)
½ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove grated garlic
Salt & black pepper to taste
Add-Ins
1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
¼ cup chopped parsley or cilantro
2 tbsp chopped mint (optional but Mediterranean)
½ cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional but delicious)
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
1. Boil salted water.
2. Cook chickpea pasta according to package (usually 7–9 minutes).
3. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Make the Zaatar Hummus Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Hummus
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Garlic powder
- Zaatar
- Salt & pepper
Add 1–2 tbsp warm pasta water to make it creamy and smooth.
3. Mix Everything
1. Add cooked pasta to a large bowl or pan.
2. Add the hummus sauce.
3. Toss until pasta is fully coated.
4. Add chickpeas, parsley, mint, and cherry tomatoes.
5. Mix gently.
4. Serve
Sprinkle extra zaatar on top.
Add sesame seeds for crunch.
Drizzle with a little olive oil.
✨ Tips
Add roasted zucchini or bell peppers to make it more filling.
Use sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth.
Add feta if you’re not vegan.
Add tahini (1 tbsp) for extra creaminess.
For spicy version: add chili flakes.
️ Nutrition information
Calories: 420–480
Protein: 18–22g
Carbs: 50–55g
Fat: 14–18g
Fiber: High due to chickpeas & pasta.