Can I Eat Chickpea Pasta Everyday?

A Dietitian Weighs In on Nutrition and Weight-Loss Benefits Yes, it can be way healthier than regular pasta. While all pasta can be healthy, some noodles are more nutritious than others — and trendy chickpea pasta is legitimately an excellent choice.

But there are always two sides of the same coin! While including chickpeas in your diet may be beneficial for you, eating them daily may not be so healthy. Eating fibre and protein is good as far as your body is able to assimilate it. Excessive fibre or protein can lead to problems of indigestion like gas, bloating and acidity.

Al dente pasta gets digested more slowly for sustained energy, but the chickpea kind may have a shorter cooking time than what you’re used to. You can follow the directions on the box or bag, but in my opinion, chickpea pastas taste best after boiling for six minutes.

A serving of chickpea pasta has between 30-35 grams total carbs, which is up to 40% less than traditional versions. One cup of cooked wheat-based pasta serving has about 35-45 grams of carbs.