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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian & Vegan Pasta Recipes

    Kale Pasta With Lemon

    Published: Dec 30, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: May 17, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This kale pasta with lemon juice is ready in just 15 minutes, but certainly doesn't miss any flavor! Make it with simple ingredients and serve as a vegan weeknight dinner or easy lunch.

    Kale pasta with lemon
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    I've never been one to turn down kale. It's certainly not the most appetizing when eaten plain, but the versatility is what gets me.

    Nope, you don't need to stick to kale smoothies if that's not your thing. As you can see here, kale can be just as easily turned into pasta.

    Or a kale soup or a kale salad or a kale quiche... you get the idea.

    Vegan kale pasta with lemon

    This kale pasta is one of my go-to weeknight meals. It's also great to put in your lunchbox, considering the fact that it tastes just as good cold - so, no microwave needed.

    The final result is creamy, savory and with a hint of cheesiness and garlic. Serve it with a generous sprinkling of chili flakes, and you're good to go.

    Ingredients for kale pasta

    Ingredients for kale pasta
    • Pasta of your choice. To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use any gluten-free pasta of your choice. You can also use chickpea pasta or any other legume pasta variety.
    • Kale. Use any kale variety of your choice.
    • Soy yogurt, or any other vegan yogurt of your choice.
    • Salt and garlic powder.
    • Maple syrup. You can use any liquid sweetener of your choice instead too.
    • Grated vegan cheese.
    • Lemon juice. Lime juice also works.

    How to make kale pasta

    Firstly, cook the pasta according to instructions on packaging. This usually takes 10-12 minutes. Drain when done.

    • Kale sauce
    • Kale pasta sauce ingredients

    Meanwhile, add the kale, soy yogurt, salt, garlic powder, maple syrup, grated cheese and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Blend until all the kale breaks down.

    Kale sauce pasta in a bowl

    When the pasta is ready, mix it with the sauce and serve with any garnishes of your choice, or keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Other vegan pasta recipes

    • My vegan avocado pasta is a must-try.
    • You can't go wrong with roasted red pepper pasta.
    • Vegan cacio e pepe is comfort food perfection.
    • Sweet potato pasta is cozy and delicious.
    • Caramelized onion pasta is perfect for dinner.
    Vegan lemon pasta with kale

    Recipe

    Kale Pasta With Lemon

    This kale pasta with lemon juice is ready in just 15 minutes, but certainly doesn't miss any flavor! Make it with simple ingredients and serve as a vegan weeknight dinner or easy lunch.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: earth of maria, kale, lemon, pasta, set1, to move, vegan cheese
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 395kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz pasta
    • 5 cups kale de-stemmed and chopped
    • 1 cup soy yogurt
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 cup vegan cheese grated
    • juice of 1 lemon
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    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to instructions on packaging. This usually takes 10-12 minutes. Drain when done.
      8 oz pasta
    • Add the kale, soy yogurt, salt, garlic powder, maple syrup, grated cheese and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Blend until all the kale breaks down.
      5 cups kale, 1 cup soy yogurt, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 cup vegan cheese
    • When the pasta is ready, mix it with the sauce and serve with any garnishes of your choice, or keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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    Notes

    To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use gluten-free pasta of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 905mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8367IUVitamin C: 108mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 2mg
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    1. La La says

      November 02, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is very yummy. I only had a barely 3 cups kale around, so 2 cups were spinach. With gluten free pasta (a corny kind.). Turned out great! There did seem to be A LOT of sauce, but all good, it’s so delicious. I also LOVE that the sauce is raw! Thank you so much for this recipe, Nicole

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    2. Nina says

      June 30, 2024 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      I made a non vegan version and it turned out pretty good! Very bright and refreshing for a summer meal. And super easy and quick too!

      Reply
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