Banza makes pasta, mac & cheese, rice, and pizza from chickpeas.
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Great pasta! Tasty, it does taste a bit different than traditional pasta, but not very noticeable. Also, the Mac n cheese is very good. The pizza, on the other hand, not good. Maybe it was because I was expecting a more traditional pizza crust taste, but I did not like it at all.
This review is only for the pizza crusts. I am on a salt restricted diet and pizza is unfortunately very high in salt. I found this option that is decent for salt levels. It’s not the same as a real pizza, but it satisfies my cravings! I have bought this product countless times. It goes on sale pretty regularly, so I stock up then. I always have one in the freezer.
I love Banza products - most especially their pasta options. It allows me to have pasta as a weeknight staple meal, without feeling guilty about it. It also is super handy to have in my pantry as my wife is gluten sensitive.
More pasta shapes!
This is the only pasta I like to eat. I've tried a lot of gluten free pastas and they can be mushy or just generally have a weird texture (yuck!) Banza keeps its shape, has a great texture, and the chickpeas help me reach my daily protein goals. My favorite is penne and my partner likes cavatappi.
Consider Banza if you need a gluten free pasta or to add protein to your meal. It cooks in 7 minutes and the texture is chefs kiss!
If you're looking for a chickpea alternative, this pasta is for you. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but I'm ready to.
Ok so i've had the pasta a few times now and it took come trial and error to get the flavors right. Make sure you read the directions and salt the water! This absolutely helps with taste, then use a sauce, do not use only oil or butter. Overall its good "pasta" but flavorless without anything.
you need to add sauce and salt your water for it to taste good.
Tastes great. I use the Banza pasta like any other pasta.
a decent substitute for comfort foods -- these will never live up to the exact flavor profiles and textures, however the banza products are really good comfort food substitutes for the health-minded person. I personally often turn to them and enjoy.
I've only tried their pasta but I'm obsessed! Tasted just like a regular old starchy pasta - that's a good thing IMO - but I knew it was healthier :)
Definitely a difference from flour based pastas, but very tasty and works well in all kinds of dishes.
