Recipe: Kale, Lemon, and White Bean Pasta

Kale is so versatile! I like to put it in everything from smoothies to salad to stir-fry. And now, this Kale, Lemon, and White Bean Pasta recipe is another delicious place to showcase the nutrition-filled veggie! Trust me, this simple and quick pasta dish will impress even the pickiest of kale eaters!  Also, this simple and quick pasta dish will work with any veggie you like. It starts with some olive oil and garlic, gets some great flavor from roasted red peppers and veggies, then finishes off with white beans for protein and lemon juice to round out the flavors. Topped with some Parmesan cheese and black pepper, it makes a terrific and speedy dinner.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. uncooked high fiber pasta
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced (7 oz.)
• 1/2 lb. kale, chopped
• 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

From the kitchen of: Slender Kitchen