Yield: 7 Servings | Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups

Cost/Serving: $0.78

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon minced garlic (3 medium cloves)

2 medium bunches of kale, washed, with thicker part of stem removed 

1 12-ounce package of whole wheat pasta (linguini or spaghetti)

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

Directions:

  1. Tear washed and destemmed kale into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sauté oil, garlic, and kale on medium heat for about 5-8 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently
  3. Boil pasta to al-dente, still slightly firm to bite.
  4. Drain pasta, reserving pasta water.
  5. Add cooked pasta to pan with garlic and kale add in 1 cup of pasta water. 
  6. Simmer on medium low for 10 minutes, stirring only occasionally.
  7. Add black pepper and parmesan cheese just before serving.

 

Add in Ideas: For a filling boost of fiber and protein, add 1 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas during the last 10 minutes of cooking. For spice, try adding red pepper flakes.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 7, Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
Amount per serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 60mg, Total Carbohydrate 38g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 2g, Protein 8g

 

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