Turmeric Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    752 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Turmeric Pasta

This turmeric pasta is incredibly delicious! With coconut milk, spinach, and chickpeas, it’s a flavorful, creamy vegan dish you'll find yourself craving again and again.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb pasta 450 g, Note 1
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 teaspoons ginger freshly grated
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 medium red chili Note 2
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Note 3
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric Note 4
  • 1 can chickpeas drained 14 oz/ 400 g
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed, 1½ - 2 limes
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz/ 400 ml, Note 5
  • 1 lb baby spinach 450 g
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • a small bunch of cilantro or parsley
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Start by boiling water for the pasta. While it heats up, make the turmeric sauce. Cook the pasta al dente and drain it.1 lb pasta / 450 g
  2. Prepare ingredients: Quarter the onion and slice the quarters thinly. Grate the ginger and garlic, and finely chop the chili, keeping them separate from the onions. Wash the baby spinach in a colander and let it drain until you’re ready to add it to the sauce. Juice the lime.1 medium onion + 2 teaspoons ginger + 2 garlic cloves + 1 medium red chili + 1 can chickpeas + 1 lb baby spinach / 450 g + 3 tablespoons lime juice
  3. Sauté: Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili, and cook for another minute. Then add the turmeric and stir for about 30 seconds. If using fresh turmeric, peel and grate it and add it to the pot along with the garlic and ginger.2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  4. Simmer turmeric sauce: Add coconut milk, drained chickpeas, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer, covered with a small gap, for 5 minutes.1 can coconut milk
  5. Add the spinach and let it wilt, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes. Mix in the nutritional yeast and adjust the taste with salt and pepper.4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  6. Combine turmeric pasta: Drain the pasta and add it to the saucepan along with cilantro. Stir well to combine and taste again, adjusting if needed.a small bunch of cilantro

Notes

  • Pasta: I used penne, but feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer, whether short or long.
  • Chili: I use a medium red chili without seeds for mild spice. Leave the seeds for more heat. You can replace the fresh chili with red chili flakes to taste.
  • Substitute olive oil with coconut oil for a deeper coconut flavor. However, I prefer olive oil.
  • Use fresh turmeric: To replace 2 teaspoons of ground turmeric, use 1 tablespoon of freshly grated turmeric. Since fresh turmeric is milder, adjust to taste. Peel the root before grating.
  • Coconut milk: Full-fat coconut milk gives the best flavor and creaminess, but the recipe also works with light coconut milk.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 752kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 1374mg (39%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 10747IU (215%) Vitamin C 55mg (61%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 752 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 752kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 1374mg 29%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 10747IU 215%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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