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How to Make Vegan Lentil, Kale, and Red Onion Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in need of a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal? Look no further than this delicious Vegan Lentil, Kale, and Red Onion Pasta recipe! This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something nutritious and filling, but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It's also a great option for anyone looking to add more plant-based meals to their diet. Packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, this pasta dish is sure to leave you feeling sati...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup dry lentils
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces vegan sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices (Optional)
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring the vegetable broth, lentils, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Add additional broth if needed to keep the lentils moist. Discard the bay leaf once done.
  • As the lentils simmer, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, thyme, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then add the sausage. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the onion has softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the kale and rotini pasta. Cook until the rotini is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove some of the cooking water, and set aside. Drain the pasta, then return to the pot, and stir in the lentils, and onion mixture. Use the reserved cooking liquid to adjust the moistness of the dish to your liking. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast to serve.

    • Nutrition

    732 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 112g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 141mg
    • Calcium: 254mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 1172mg

    Categories

    Vegan recipes
    Lentil recipes
    Kale recipes
    Red onion recipes
    Pasta recipes