⏱ 30 min totalVegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta
Per 1 serving · 142 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g13% of calories
- Carbs60g43% of calories
- Fat27g44% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta (142 g) has 522 calories, with 18 g of protein, 60 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), dietary fiber (36% DV) and Vitamin K (65% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein37%
- Dietary fiber36%
- Vitamin K65%
- Thiamine41%
- Riboflavin (B2)125%
- Niacin30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C12%
- Vitamin E12%
- Pantothenic acid19%
- Potassium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
¹⁄₁₆ medium Onion
⅛ cup, chopped Kale
1 ½ oz Cashews- 🥄½ tbsp Nutritional yeast
⅛ tsp Paprika
¼ tsp Chili powder- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp Garlic powder- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¹⁄₁₆ cup Almond milk
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
- 2
In a large pan, warm a few tablespoons of olive oil. Toss in chopped onions and kale and sauté until kale has cooked down completely, about 5 minutes.
- 3
In a blender add cashews, nutritional yeast, spices, and milk. Blend until you have a creamy consistency, adding more milk or water if it's too thick. After draining pasta, add cooked kale mixture to pasta pot and toss with cream sauce.
- 4
Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (142 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 58 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 78 μg | 65% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 41% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 2 mg | 125% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) | 104 μg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 19% |
| Choline | 2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 71 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 493 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 212 mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 414 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 147% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 110% |
| Selenium | 50 μg | 91% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 663 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 15 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 10 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 522 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 99minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 63minCycling (moderate)
- 43minRunning (6 mph)
- 73minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta?
One serving of Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta (1 serving) has 522 calories, which works out to 368 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% 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.
Is Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 50 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta?
86 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Vegan Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta?
3.6 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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