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Banza Chickpea Penne Pasta: High Protein & Lower Carb (6-pack) (Penne)

Banza Chickpea Penne Pasta: High Protein & Lower Carb (6-pack) (Penne)

Banza Chickpea Penne Pasta: High Protein & Lower Carb (6-pack) (Penne)
$ 29.46

Score By Feature

Based on 67 ratings
Flavor
9.90
Value for money
9.18

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Product Description

An affordable and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, Banza chickpea pasta is a great source of protein, lower in carbs, and gluten free. With almost twice the protein, three times the fiber, and 30% fewer net carbs than traditional pasta, each serving has more than double the protein. You can also substitute Banza for Banza to make a nutritious and easy dinner for the family.
Good Taste Were you picky when you were a kid? That's no problem at all! Compared to alternative pastas, such as lentil pasta, quinoa pasta, black bean pasta, edamame pasta, brown rice pasta, and whole wheat pasta, Banza chickpea pasta is more similar to traditional pasta in taste, look, and cooking.
This vegetarian and gluten-free pasta recipe contains chickpeas, which can be used for vegetarian or vegan meals to add an easy twist. Besides being low glycemic, high fiber, and gluten free, Banza chickpea pasta is also low in carbs and fat. Whether you're looking for a easy family meal or a healthy alternative, Banza's chickpea pasta will do the trick!
Featured in TIME Magazine's 25 Best Inventions of 2015, the New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, The Today Show, Huffington Post, and Good Morning America, Banza is a favorite of both Kristen Bell and Robin Roberts.
Banza's box stands out from the rest with its bright orange color! At retailers like Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, and Kroger, you can find our chickpea pasta. A variety of fun shapes are available in Bannza, including Rotini, Penne, Spaghetti, Linguine, Shells, Angel Hair, Rigatoni

Selected User Reviews For Banza Chickpea Penne Pasta: High Protein & Lower Carb (6-pack) (Penne)

I liked the flavor of this product, but I had to I started buying these products because they have a low glycemic index
5/5

My experience has been that the flavor is really good. It is definitely an alternative to your traditional pastas and rice products without the disregard for taste.

Karina McGrath
Karina McGrath
| Nov 13, 2020
The taste and texture of this food are excellent
5/5

A friend told us about this product, and we decided to give it a shot. garbanzo taste is on your mind, then you are in for a pleasant surprise. These pasta are good to eat raw or with any sauce, since they hold their shape when cooked. There are many other sauces to choose from like pesto, marinara, tomatoes, and alfredo. It's definitely a great alternative for pasta lovers who want to reduce carbs.

Shay GOUGH
Shay GOUGH
| Oct 11, 2020
My family and I use Banza for a number of years
5/5

It is a healthy product you can trust. This is a healthy and wholesome alternative since it keeps its shape well and is not mushy after cooking.

Truett Vazquez
Truett Vazquez
| Apr 18, 2021
Pasta that is delicious and healthy
5/5

It is especially important for young kids to get enough protein and iron. This game is a hit with toddlers!.

Jaden Duran
Jaden Duran
| Nov 16, 2020
The spaghetti from the Banza family
5/5

I love this pasta because it's protein-rich, low in carbs, and quick to prepare.

Luke Glass
Luke Glass
| Dec 17, 2020
This is one of the best products I have ever bought
5/5

I love the penne chickpea pasta,.

Novah Mays
Novah Mays
| Sep 20, 2020
It's an alternative pasta showdown! Many new types of pasta are available, including ones that are gluten-free and high in protein The pasta is gluten-free, and the vegetable purees are made with wheat pasta
3/5

In my goal to compare several brands of "alternative" pasta, I compared them to conventional pasta, as well as one brand to another. The romaine lettuce, mozzarella, flavored olive oil, and balsamic vinegar were all cooked following the instructions (in salted water). I served all of them with Muir Glen tomatoes and seasoned olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. This pasta is gluten-free because it is made with brown rice This is a great replacement for wheat pasta that is free and works really well Averse to danger. There are several manufacturers of pasta made from lentils and chickpeas - using them as pastas is a mistake - but they are an excellent source of protein and fiber. I suggest you consider them the whole protein-- not just pasta. There are many rich foods available to us. The lentil pasta from Tolerant is my favorite out of these two Compared to Banza's chickpea pasta, it is tastier and has a better texture. Furthermore, Barilla offers "veggie" pasta, a wheat-based pasta that also contains 25% spinach and zucchini puree - it tastes about the same as regular pasta but delivers more vitamins and fibre (read on for more information). There was a decent amount of chickpea pasta on the Banza menu. I thought the best thing about it was the way the sauce held onto it so well - both the tomato sauce and the balsamic vinegar sauce. The sauce held up to the food and gave it an okay taste. There is a difference between the texture of spaghetti and that of pasta - it is not as desirable on its own but I wouldn't eat it without an in-depth Imagine a cross between pasta and a bean if you could make pasta from beans that's what the texture is like. In addition to these, tapioca, pea protein, and xanthan gum are found. Protein, iron, and fiber content are the same as those of Tolerant lentil pasta, but vitamin content is lower. Banza deserves 3/5 gold stars for its quality and price. Banza also deserves 3/5 green stars for its social and environmental impact, as chickpeas (beans) can be a sustainable source of protein with the lowest nitrogen nitrogen requirements of any pasta. The packaging might be more sustainable, and the company provides no details about its operations, as well as Tolerant. The chickpeas in Banza are not organically grown, which takes away the green star it gains over Tolerant and Jovial. I think tolerant's green lentil penne is more expensive than regular pasta, but if you think of it as an alternative way to eat lentils, or as incorporating more veggies into your diet, then it is worth dealing with. A good texture and the ability to hold onto the sauce made it a good choice. This pasta goes well with tomato sauce, but also tastes good when served with olive oil/balsamic vinegar because it adds its own unique flavor to the dish - more than wheat or rice pasta does. The serving size of their pasta is 3 oz, but most pastas have nutritional values for 2 oz. For instance, a serving of two ounces (relative to other pastas) contains about 30% of your fiber needs, 14 grams of protein, and is rich in folate and iron, and a little calcium and vitamin B12 (10% of the recommended daily allowance). It was a pleasant surprise to notice that I wasn't tempted to snack after eating this lentil pasta later that evening - I give Tolerant's green lentil penne 5/5 gold stars for its quality and price.

For its social and environmental impact, I give it Lentils are the only ingredients in this dish. Chickpeas and lentils are both classed as pulses (part of the legume family). These plants fix their own nitrogen and, therefore, require a much lower fertilizer level. As part of its campaign, the United Nations designated 2016 as "Year of the Pulse" to bring attention to these foods as more sustainable sources of protein. The packaging of Tolerant could be improved (compared to Jovial above) and the company doesn't provide much information - there is a lack of real transparency with A variety of brown rice is grown organically in Italy and then turned into pasta by specialist pasta makers. Jovial's pasta (Caserecce) is prepared with this rice and then seasoned. For me, it was the winner if you were purely looking for a gluten-free version The texture and taste of free pasta is very similar to that of I was surprised to discover that it was made of rice flour and not wheat flour when I tasted it. The organic brown rice is pure organic, the traditional methods are used to produce the product, and then it is slowly dried. Jovial's product scores five stars for quality and price. It comes in a cardboard box (minimum 80% recycled material), which is naturally recyclable. But it also has a little clear window made from wood pulp that's compostable (I think it's As of right now, it appears that Italian rice is more environmentally friendly and pasta made from organic wheat could be better in terms of environmental impact depending on the specific product. But if you're gluten-free, you may need to replace your pasta with gluten free products. If you are gluten intolerant, then Jovial pasta is a decent choice. 4/5 green stars for social and environmental impact. *Barilla veggie rotini are made from wheat and then mixed with zucchini and spinach (25%). Adequate source of vitamins, too. As far as flavor goes, it was pretty much like While it's not a great pasta compared to brands like Montebello, it's decent. We didn't notice the veggies adding much to either texture or flavor. I found that balsamic or tomato sauce sank to the bottom rather quickly. 8% of your Fiber RDA is provided through this product, along with 8 grams of protein and a few vitamins, most of which are separately added. My favorite way to eat organic pasta is with fresh zucchini and spinach, so I usually just eat Montebello pasta like that! The company deserves 3/5 gold stars for quality and price.

I think Barilla deserves 3/5 green stars for its social and environmental impact. The company is tracking its energy use and has reduced water use and CO2 emissions by 20% since 2010. Besides promoting sustainable wheat cultivation, they also have a program on promoting sustainable wheat production (as they should do), but only a tiny fraction of their wheat is from that program. Guildo Barilla sparked controversy a few years ago by saying Barilla would not advertise with a gay family, and there were some boycotts in direct response. Leaving the plastic window off the package allows you to recycle it. Organically grown wheat could be sustained with low environmental impact, but I'd rather buy sustainably grown wheat. The pasta is generally considered a pretty sustainable food in general As it does not need special storage (cheaper during transportation and storage at markets and at home) and is shelf stable, this cuts down on energy costs. As pasta is maintainable for 2 years, it reduces the likelihood of food waste. In addition, pasta can be used as a good starting point for using up leftover ingredients or vegetables in danger of spoiling. Additionally, it is a source of light and energy Unlike many other processed foods, it can also be packaged in a simple recycled cardboard box (how many other processed foods can we make this claim.

Kassidy Sawyer
Kassidy Sawyer
| Jun 11, 2021

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