Creamy Cajun Pasta with Seasoned Chickpeas

Ingredients:

Cajun Cashew Sauce:

• 1 ½ cup cashews, soaked for at least 3-4 hours
• 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
• Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt/Pepper, to taste

Seasoned Chickpeas:

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 lb Pasta of choice, cooked (450g)

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190.5 C).
2. In a medium bowl combine all the seasoned chickpeas ingredients and toss. Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a large baking pan evenly, avoid stacking. Bake chickpeas for 20 minutes.
3. In a high powered blender or food processor combine all of the cajun cashew sauce ingredients together. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
4. Toss pasta with the cashew sauce and divide into bowls. Add the seasoned chickpeas to the top of your pasta. Garnish with salt, pepper, and thyme.
5. Leftovers will last 2-3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Garnish your noodles after you reheat them, not before.