Vegan Lentil, Kale, and Red Onion Pasta

Vegan Lentil, Kale, and Red Onion Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    142

A vibrant and comforting pasta dish featuring earthy lentils, hearty kale, and sweet red onion, all brought together in a symphony of flavor. This adaptable recipe is perfect for both vegan and omnivorous palates, making it an ideal choice for family meals and gatherings.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    112 g
  • Fiber
    19 g
  • Protein
    36 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1219 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth, lentils, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Add additional broth if needed to maintain moisture. Discard bay leaf. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins While lentils simmer, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chopped red onion, thyme, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add vegan sausage slices to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the onion softens and the sausage is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add kale and rotini pasta. Cook until the rotini is al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Drain the pasta and kale, then return to the pot. Stir in the cooked lentils and onion-sausage mixture. Use the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency to your liking, adding a little at a time until desired moistness is achieved.

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Recipe View Serve immediately, sprinkled generously with nutritional yeast.

For a richer flavor, use roasted vegetable broth.
Any type of small pasta shape will work well in this recipe.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as diced carrots or bell peppers.
To make it non-vegan, substitute Italian sausage for the vegan sausage, and parmesan cheese for the nutritional yeast.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 47 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Mariana Armstrong

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes and it was fantastic!

  • Felipe Dietrich

    This recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! Quick, easy, and everyone in my family enjoys it, even the meat-eaters!

  • Mustafa Goldner

    The nutritional yeast really gives it a cheesy flavor. So good!

  • Camylle Moore

    Next time, I'll double the recipe. It's that good!

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