⏱ 40 min totalVegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Per 1 serving · 277 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g14% of calories
- Carbs114g62% of calories
- Fat20g24% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes (277 g) has 704 calories, with 26 g of protein, 114 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), dietary fiber (64% DV) and Vitamin A (52% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 65% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein52%
- Dietary fiber64%
- Vitamin A52%
- Thiamine62%
- Riboflavin (B2)132%
- Niacin49%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K13%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium65%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup, cubes Sweet potato
¼ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄½ tsp Salt
¼ clove Garlic
³⁄₁₆ cup Vegetable broth
¼ dash Black pepper
¼ cup Cashews- 🥄½ tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 🥄⅜ tsp Chili paste
½ tsp Agave syrup
4 oz Whole wheat pasta
Directions
- 1
Soak cashews in water for at least 4 hours prior to cooking, or alternatively, boil them for 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 3
Chop sweet potatoes into small cubes and toss with olive oil and half the salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until brown and soft.
- 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- 5
To make the sauce, drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with nutritional yeast, chili paste, agave, garlic, vegetable broth, remaining salt, and pepper.
- 6
Blend on high, scraping down sides as needed, until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Once the pasta is done, drain and return it to the pot. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
- 8
Add the roasted sweet potatoes on top and toss again. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (277 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 472 μg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 16 μg | 13% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 62% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 2 mg | 132% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 45% |
| Folate (B9) | 128 μg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 39% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 83 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 708 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 279 mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 528 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 44% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 154% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 182% |
| Selenium | 90 μg | 164% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,659 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 704 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 134minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 84minCycling (moderate)
- 59minRunning (6 mph)
- 99minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
One serving of Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes (1 serving) has 704 calories, which works out to 254 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% 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 Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 96 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 Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
1503 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Vegan Spicy Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
8.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
More recipes
View all
281 calChicken with Roasted Tomato and Red Onions1 serving
328 calTilapia, Pepper, Asparagus, and Egg Stir-Fry1 serving
275 calHot ‘N’ Sour Mushroom & Noodle Soup1 serving
44 calSpicy Summer Mushrooms1 serving
401 calSesame and Peanut Noodles1 serving
279 calEasy Tuna Casserole1 serving
91 calBanana Chocolate Chip Muffins1 serving
273 calQuick White Bean Salad1 serving