Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas⏱ 22 min total

Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas

Per 1 serving · 287 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
679
34%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    24g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    106g
    62% of calories
  • Fat
    18g
    24% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas (287 g) has 679 calories, with 24 g of protein, 106 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), dietary fiber (47% DV) and Vitamin C (46% DV).

Per 100 g
236cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.5g
Net carbs
93g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
13g
4.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein48%
  • Dietary fiber47%
  • Vitamin C46%
  • Vitamin K204%
  • Thiamine89%
  • Riboflavin (B2)157%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin E17%
  • Pantothenic acid18%
  • Choline10%
  • Calcium12%
  • Potassium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 17 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of cooking water.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir cooked spaghetti into the skillet. Add nutritional yeast and enough reserved cooking water to create a thick sauce. Stir well. Add chickpeas and heat until warmed, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (287 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A169 μg
19%
Vitamin C41 mg
46%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K244 μg
204%
Thiamine1 mg
89%
Riboflavin (B2)2 mg
157%
Niacin10 mg
62%
Vitamin B61 mg
71%
Folate (B9)394 μg
98%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline57 mg
10%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium124 mg
12%
Iron6 mg
74%
Potassium602 mg
13%
Magnesium109 mg
26%
Phosphorus346 mg
49%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper1 mg
109%
Manganese2 mg
100%
Selenium75 μg
136%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene18 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,997 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride20 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch71 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 679 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 129min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 82min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 57min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 96min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas?

One serving of Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas (1 serving) has 679 calories, which works out to 236 calories per 100 g. That is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (48% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 93 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas?

398 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Easy Vegan Pasta with Kale and Chickpeas?

4.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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