Swiss Chard and Lemon Spaghetti
A light, flavorful, and satisfying pasta dish using plenty of fresh chard. This recipe only takes 20 minutes and is perfect to eat when you need a comforting yet healthy meal.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 9 oz spaghetti
- ¼ c olive oil
- 1 shallot diced
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tsp fresh sage minced
- ¼ c nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 hefty bunch of Swiss chard chopped, I used about 6 cups
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a pot with salted water, boil your spaghetti until al dente or according to package instructions.
- While that cooks, in a large skillet over medium heat, add half of your olive oil then sauté the shallot, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and sage until fragrant.
- Add the nutritional yeast, salt, and Swiss chard and gently toss until the chard begins to wilt. Toss in the lemon juice and let the chard cook down another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining olive oil and your cooked spaghetti and toss everything together until combined. Remove from the heat, and enjoy!
Nutrition
For one serving: Calories: 400 cal | Carbohydrates: 55 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 418 mg | Potassium: 417 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 4 g |