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Spicy Sesame Kale Noodles

This spicy sesame kale noodles recipe is loaded with garlic spices, and fresh chopped kale. A 15-minute quick and easy lunch or dinner that is makes a great work from home lunch. This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and can easily be made gluten free.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Asian, Gluten Free, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces lo mein noodles or long pasta of choice, use gluten free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or a gluten free version
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a pan. Stir and add the garlic 2 to 3 minutes until lightly brown. Add the chili flakes, tamari or soy sauce, and kale. Sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes until kale has wilted.
  • Add the noodles to the pan, and toss well to combine.  Top with green onion and sesame seeds... And enjoy!

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Notes

Dietary Modifications
To make this recipe gluten free, ensure all ingredients you are using are certified gluten free (including the noodles and any sauces like the soy sauce), and always check the labels of ingredients before using.
Additions and Substitutions
    • You can use any noodle variety that you prefer and can find in your grocery stores. Some great options are lo mein noodles, udon noodles, or soba noodles. If you want to make these in a pinch, you can use a long noodle like spaghetti, angel hair, or fettuccine pasta too.
    • If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
    • Sunflower oil or vegetable oil works as a substitute for olive oil in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6962IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1mg