Lemon Kale Tempeh Pasta
This Lemon Kale Tempeh Pasta is a great healthy and delicious meal for busy days. Full of bright lemony flavor and garlic, a great source of protein and it's ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings 6
Equipment
- 1 large saute pan
- 1 steam basket or metal colander
- 1 large deep pot
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 8 oz tempeh, cubed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1-2 lemons, juice and zest
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- salt and pepper, to taste
- salad and bread optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.8 oz pasta
- While pasta is cooking, steam tempeh. Place tempeh in a steamer basket in a pot with a few inches of water. Cover pot with lid, and bring water to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.8 oz tempeh, cubed
- Heat oil in sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds before adding kale. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue to sauté, stirring often for 4-5 minutes or until kale is wilted.2-4 garlic cloves, minced, 3 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped, 2 tablespoon olive oil
- When pasta is cooked, drain reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. Add pasta to pan with kale and garlic. Toss to combine.½ cup reserved pasta water
- Add lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon to start and reserved pasta water. Gently toss to thoroughly combine. Taste and add additional lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper if desired.1-2 lemons, juice and zest, ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Serve with salad and bread for a complete meal.salad and bread