Kale & White Bean Pasta

Recently I've become a huge fan of kale. Besides spinach, it's my favorite dark leafy green. I love mustard greens too. Collard greens on the other hand are not a favorite of mine.

I have this jumbo bag of kale that I'm trying to work though, and well...I was craving pasta. This, in my opinion, is one of the better gluten free pastas. The brand is Schar and it's wheat, gluten, and lactose free. It's made from a mix of corn and rice flour. It takes a little bit longer to cook, about 13 minutes, but tastes and looks almost identical to wheat pasta.

Kale is full of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Calcium. The beans add protein and fiber. This dish is a total winner in the nutritional department. And it tastes pretty darn good too : )

Kale & White Bean Pasta


6 servings


2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chopped kale
1/3 cup water (or vegetable broth)
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
zest and juice of 1 lemon


1 package Schar gluten free spaghetti


- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the kale and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the water (or vegetable broth) and cover the pan with a lid. Allow to steam for 10 minutes.
- While the kale steams cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Add the beans to the kale and mix. Once the mixture is hot add the pasta in and toss together. Add in the lemon zest and juice. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.


Enjoy : )
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-kb