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Vegan Grilled Cheese
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Tofu Buddha Bowl
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Caramel Slice
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Easy Oat Bars
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Lentil Kale Salad
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Quinoa Veggie Bowl
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Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl
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Tofu Chocolate Mousse
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Can’t have tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, or peppers? No problem; these delicious nightshade-free recipes are easy, nutritious, and tasty! Try them today. The following lemon pasta is perfect for busy weeknights and a family favorite!
Serves 2
Ingredients
Quick Lemon Pasta
- 12 oz pasta dry
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 lemons juiced and zested
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Vegan parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside. Reserve some cooking water!
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant while stirring frequently.
- Add cooked pasta and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water to your skillet and toss to coat. Cook for a few more minutes to let the flavors combine, then stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then divide between serving bowls.
- Top with vegan parmesan cheese if wanted. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any long, slender pasta you like for this recipe.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Swap olive oil for vegan butter if wanted!
- Find 19 more nightshade-free recipes in the article above.
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I see that red pepper flakes are in one of your recipes. Peppers and pepper flakes are from the nightshade family and therefore do not qualify as a nightshade-free recipe.
thanks for the comment, I’ll review that!