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Spaghetti with Kale, Asparagus, Chilli and Lemon
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
585mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7177IU
(144%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7177IU | 144% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.