Tuscan Stew – Healthy Start

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup whole wheat rotini
• 1 can (398 ml) tomatoes, diced
• 1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, drained
• 1 can (398 ml) mixed vegetables, drained & rinsed