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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Spaghetti with Kale and Lemon (10 mins, vegan)

    Published: Feb 26, 2016 · Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This spaghetti with kale and asparagus is fresh and vibrant with chilli and fresh lemon. It's a super-quick veg-packed meal that comes together in ten minutes.

    A bowl of spaghetti with asparagus, chilli and lemon on a wooden table.

    vegan pasta

    This spaghetti with kale and asparagus is one of those meals that you can have up your sleeve to throw together at the last minute.

    It's faster than a microwave meal, filling and packed with vegetables.

    With minimal prep, you can have dinner on the table in ten minutes, without compromising on flavour.

    Plus, you can adapt the green veggies to what's in season, or what you have in your fridge or freezer.

    Spinach, spring greens or watercress would all work well.

    A table with spaghetti, garlic, kale, lemon and chilli.

    Frozen veg

    For this recipe, I used frozen chopped kale, frozen asparagus, frozen chopped garlic and frozen chopped chilli. They're just so handy when fresh veggies aren't available. 

    I added spelt spaghetti and half a lemon for a super-quick, healthy midweek meal.

    You can easily substitute fresh ingredients for any of the frozen ones.

    There are a few ingredients that I always have in my freezer: chopped garlic, chopped spinach and peeled bananas (for my morning smoothies).

    They make life easier and mean that I can throw meals together quickly, even when I think I don't have any food in the house.

     

    A bowl of spaghetti with asparagus, chilli and lemon on a wooden table.

    A bowl of spaghetti with asparagus, chilli and lemon on a wooden table.

    Spaghetti with Kale, Asparagus, Chilli and Lemon

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This spaghetti with kale and asparagus is fresh and vibrant with chilli and fresh lemon. It's a super-quick veg-packed meal that comes together in ten minutes.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2
    Calories 336 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 oz (100g) spaghetti
    • 2 cups kale chopped
    • 8 spears of asparagus fresh or frozen
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • 1 teaspoon chopped red chilli or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • juice of ½ a lemon
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Put a pan of water on to boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Steam the asparagus in a colander over the pasta for a few minutes until cooked, then remove and cut into bite-sized pieces.
    • In a frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat then add the garlic and chilli and cook for a minute, then add the kale and saute for a few minutes until cooked through. If using frozen kale, ensure it is all thawed.
    • Add the cooked spaghetti to a serving dish with the kale and asparagus, drizzle with the lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest and toss all ingredients together and season.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7177IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 3mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Tom

      August 19, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      Nice recipe Kate. So easy. I used fresh kale and asparagus, but good to know frozen work too. Simple and delicious.

      Reply
    2. Raschell

      August 16, 2018 at 12:12 am

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful and I just happened to have all the ingredients too! A delicious recipe.

      Reply
    3. Elizabeth

      March 09, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Oh my goodness this sounds AMAZING and so simple too! Thank you for sharing with the no waste food challenge 🙂

      Reply
    4. Chris @thinlyspread

      March 02, 2016 at 10:07 am

      I had no idea you could get frozen kale! How fab and brilliant for suppers in a hurry (with 4 kids all arriving home at different times this is essential!), I'll be popping to Iceland ASAP!

      Reply
    5. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      March 02, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Love the look of this! You really can't beat a super quick and easy pasta dish, especially when it's as flavourful as this. Sounds yummy! I definitely need to try the frozen kale, what a brilliant idea.

      Reply
    6. Lucie Bright (@BCTinyKitchen)

      March 01, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Your photography is gorgeous! This dish looks delicious and super simple.

      Reply
    7. fabfood4all

      March 01, 2016 at 12:08 am

      This looks totally delicious, love all the flavours here Katherine. I haven't seen frozen kale before so will look out for that! Thanks for entering #CreditCrunchMunch this month:-)

      Reply
    8. Sarah | Well and Full

      February 29, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      I love cooking with frozen foods! It's so cost-effective, and everything lasts so long in the freezer! 😀

      Reply
    9. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      February 29, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      Loving the look of this fresh pasta dish.

      Reply
    10. Chris @ Simple Food 365

      February 29, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      I love light dishes like this that are so packed with flavors! Looks great.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 29, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Thanks Chris, sometimes the simplest dishes are the best 🙂

        Reply
    11. Ali @ Home & Plate

      February 29, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      What a healthy way to eat your spaghetti. I think the addition of the chillis make for a delicious dish with a little heat.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 29, 2016 at 4:49 pm

        I love the chilli too, Ali. Just a little to give it some pizazz 🙂

        Reply
    12. Christie

      February 29, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Spring in a bowl. That is what I think of with this recipe. So many delicious and healthy vegetables and my favorite, spaghetti.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 29, 2016 at 4:50 pm

        It is! It's this time of year when you start to crave lighter dishes and summer flavours, isn't it?

        Reply
    13. Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson

      February 29, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Oh YUM!!! I love everything about this dish!

      Reply
    14. Coriander Queen

      February 29, 2016 at 11:50 am

      What a fab quick, easy and healthy recipe! I love using frozen vegetables - always have frozen spinach and peppers in my freezer! Gorgeous photos too!

      Reply
    15. Leigh Travers

      February 29, 2016 at 11:25 am

      This is so my type of dish! YUMMY. I'll definitely be trying this out at home.

      Reply
    16. Ashleigh

      February 29, 2016 at 11:22 am

      I love the entire ingredients so I am going to have to give this a try! Can't wait 🙂

      Ashleigh

      Reply
    17. recipesfromapantry

      February 28, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Oh, I can get behind a big platefull of this Kate. Plus I ws in iceland the other day and was so amazed by the range of stuff the had in the frozen section.

      Reply
    18. choclette

      February 26, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Woohoo, frozen asparagus? Iceland here I come. Your spaghetti dish sounds wonderful and perfect for a meal when you're super hungry or in a rush.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 29, 2016 at 11:05 am

        Thanks Choclette - I love these sorts of fast meals that are super healthy! It's so quick with frozen foods.

        Reply
    19. Debbie Skerten

      February 26, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Sounds and looks wonderful. This is my hubby's and my kind of food.

      Reply
    20. Foodie Quine (@foodiequine)

      February 26, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Loving the sound of this! I bought both Asparagus and Kale from Iceland last weekend and will definitely be trying this recipe out.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 29, 2016 at 10:27 am

        I know! They have way more than I had expected!

        Reply
    21. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

      February 26, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      10 minutes you say? Just my kind of meal!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:47 am

        I know! I love cooking, but sometimes I simply don't have the time. This is faster than most meals, and it's healthy too. Perfect.

        Reply
    22. Sarah

      February 26, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Oh neat! I didn't know a store like that existed. I love frozen produce because I always seem to let my fresh ones spoil. Your recipe looks really great 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:45 am

        Frozen veggies and fruit are so convenient. Plus, they're picked at their best so you always get nice ones 🙂

        Reply
    23. Tamara

      February 26, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      This pasta dish looks healthy, quick, and delicious... perfect for a weeknight! I love the improved quality of frozen foods and their availability, and the Iceland product looks like it would work well.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:43 am

        It does. I like how it's frozen right away, rather than losing it's goodness as it sits on supermarket shelves like fresh does. And now i have a constant supply in the freezer.

        Reply
    24. ttyabiku

      February 26, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      I love how quick and simple this looks. Frozen veggies are so convenient. I don't think I've ever tried frozen kale though. I'll have to grab some the next time I see it so I can give this a try!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:43 am

        Sometimes you just need quick and simple meals so you don't reach for unhealthy, processed food. Frozen kale is soooo perfect.

        Reply
    25. foodhuntersguide

      February 26, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      This is my kind of delicious

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:42 am

        Thanks! It's so easy so we've made it quite a few times now. Such a quick go-to meal on a busy weeknight.

        Reply
    26. Emily

      February 26, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Love asparagus and lemon together. Iceland doing frozen kale now is fab! x

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:42 am

        I know!! It's a revelation. They need a big ol sign in the window to let everyone know they have frozen kale 🙂

        Reply
    27. Garlic + Zest

      February 26, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      This looks so good to me - all of my favorite things in one dish! I'm bookmarking this one!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:41 am

        I hope you like it! Come back and let me know.

        Reply
    28. Rhian Westbury

      February 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      I don't really put kale in a lot of things because I'm unsure of the taste but this sounds nice x

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2016 at 9:41 am

        I really like kale, it's not too strong so this sort of dish is a perfect way to get to know the taste of it 🙂

        Reply
    29. Joanne Mallon (@joannemallon)

      February 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Oh that looks so nice, and so easy to make. Will have to take a look in Iceland. I use a lot of frozen fruit and veg to make smoothies in my Nutribullet.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 29, 2016 at 10:11 am

        Frozen fruits and veggies are perfect for smoothies - they're always in perfect condition!

        Reply

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