Lemon Kale with Orecchiette - Vegan Orecchiette with Broccoli and Lemon is a vegetarian pasta dish that's the perfect easy weeknight dinner. It's loaded with veggies, comes together in a flash, and is simple yet still sophisticated. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ingredients of Lemon Kale with Orecchiette - Vegan

  1. Prepare of sweet onion, diced.
  2. Prepare of bell pepper, sliced.
  3. It's of olive oil.
  4. You need of zest of 1 lemon.
  5. It's of lemon juice.
  6. You need of salt.
  7. Prepare of kale, cut into strips.
  8. Prepare of orecchiette pasta, cooked.

Lemon Kale with Orecchiette - Vegan step by step

  1. This vegan dish can be served as a side or entree depending on portion size..
  2. Prepare pasta following package instruction. 1 to 1 1/2 cups dry pasta should yield 2+ cups cooked. Cook until al dente..
  3. Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add diced onion, cook until onion behind to turn transparent..
  4. Add pepper slices. Continue cooking until onion starts to carmelize..
  5. Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Place kale in skillet, sprinkle salt on top. Saute until kale wilts, reducing in size..
  6. Once wilted, add pasta, mixing in until well coated by lemon oil mixture. Serve immediately..

Transfer the mixture into a lidded jar. (pour a layer extra virgin olive oil on top of the pesto to keep longer in the refrigerator). Stir in a big handful of spinach and a large squeeze of lemon juice! Then, fold in the cooked pasta and a bit of the starchy pasta water. Finish it all with feta, capers, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. For a vegan option, add pesto instead of the cheese.

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