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Enjoy this flavorful pasta dish with fresh tomato, leafy greens, and beans. You can eat this anytime you like but this 15-minute dish is perfect for busy days.
a bowl of angel hair with lemon kale and tomatoes with vegan feta
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Servings4

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 8 oz (226 g) angel hair pasta
  • cup panko breadcrumbs optional
  • 1 large shallot
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 1 pint (298 g) cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 3 large kale leaves
  • 1 425-g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh dill to taste (see Note)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice about 1½ lemons
  • ½ cup crumbled plant-based feta optional
  • 1 tbsp plant-based butter optional

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with around 2 inches (5 cm) of water, enough to fully submerge the pasta, cover, and bring to a boil. Then add 2 teaspoons (10 g) of salt and the angel hair pasta, stir, and cover to bring to a boil again. Uncover and cook until just al dente, according to the package directions, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, over medium heat, preheat a large pan or skillet, as well as a small saucepan for the breadcrumbs, if using. Add the breadcrumbs to the small saucepan and toast them for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they’re lightly golden brown. Then transfer them to a plate or bowl to cool.
  • While those are toasting, finely chop the shallot and add it to the large pan, along with the olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Stir and let it cook while you mince the garlic. Add the garlic, and let it cook while you halve the tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the pan, along with the vegetable broth and dried basil. Stir the broth and simmer while you prepare the kale.
  • De-stem and thinly slice the kale, then add it to the pan along with the cannellini beans. Stir and cook for 1 minute while you finely chop the dill. Add the dill, lemon juice, and optional feta and plant-based butter to the pan. Stir and serve, topping with the toasted panko breadcrumbs, if using.
Note: If you’re out of fresh dill, use around ½ teaspoon of dried dill if you have it. Feel free to drizzle in another tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil just prior to serving.