Description
Vegan Lemon Garlic Pasta with Kale is a delightful blend of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and nutrient-rich kale, creating a vibrant dish that’s both satisfying and healthy. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its mouthwatering flavors and beautiful presentation, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add chopped kale to the skillet and cook until wilted (3-5 minutes).
- 4. Combine cooked pasta with the kale and garlic mixture. Stir in lemon juice and nutritional yeast.
- 5. If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- 6. Serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg