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Kale Avocado Pasta

This creamy avocado kale pasta is easy to make and nutrient-dense- perfect for a healthy mid-week meal. Best of all, this green pasta can be made in under 20 minutes and is dairy-free, oil-free, and packed with health-boosting veggies!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Author Michaela Vais

Equipment

  • Blender*

Ingredients

  • 9 oz (250 g) dry pasta of choice (I used rice noodles)
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) kale
  • 1 avocado
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) dairy-free milk
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs oregano, basil, thyme, etc.
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  • Watch the video in the post for easy visual instruction.
    Cook your favorite pasta in boiling salted water until it's al dente as per the package instructions.
  • Add the kale to the pasta water and cook it for 2-3 minutes before removing it with a fork or tongs and transferring it to a blender.
  • Also, add the avocado, garlic, nutritional yeast, dried Italian herbs, salt, pepper, dairy-free milk, and lime juice to the blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If you want the sauce to be thinner, simply add more plant-based milk (or pasta water).
  • Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, herbs, or lime juice if needed.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer it to bowls. Pour the sauce over the pasta, stir to combine, and garnish with red pepper flakes (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pasta: Use any pasta of choice, e.g. gluten-free pasta, regular pasta like spaghetti, or grain-free pasta. You can use zucchini noodles for a low-carb version!
  • Kale: If you aren't a fan of kale, you can use spinach instead.
  • Optional Add-Ins: Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Sprinkle with vegan Parmesan.
  • Depending on what veggies you want to add to the pasta, you could still use the one-pot that's cooking the pasta. Place a heat-proof colander in the pot, down into the water, with the veg inside. That way, they'll cook AND be easy to remove.
Nutrition Facts
Kale Avocado Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
476
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
76
g
25
%
Fiber
 
8
g
32
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.