Quick Kale Sesame Noodles

Overhead view on a kale noodle dish sprinkled with sesame seeds and black pepper.

5 from 1 vote

These quick kale noodles are one of our favorite weeknight dinners! It comes together within 20 minutes and is filled with nutrient-dense kale. Plus, the tahini-sesame-garlic sauce is SO flavorful!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan

Servings: portions

Calories: 399kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti noodles cooked al dente
1 tsp sesame oil
3 cloves of garlic crushed
1 bunch of Dino kale (lacinato) cleaned, steam removed and chopped in bite size
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener
½ tbsp nutritional yeast
sesame seeds for serving, optional

Instructions

Cook the noodles accordingly to packaging (keep them al dente).
While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce: combine the soy sauce, tahini, rice vinegar, maple syrup and nutritional yeast in a small bowl. Whisk well to break up the clumps. Set aside.
Warm up the sesame oil in a large non stick pan and then add the chopped kale and a good pinch of salt. Stir often and cook for a few minutes on medium heat until the leaves are mostly wilted.
Then add the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes stirring often.
Add the noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over. Stir well and keep cooking until everything is warmed up and combined and the sauce a little thicker, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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Notes

Keep leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, add a little water (1-2 tablespoons), stir and heat up in the microwave or back in a pan. Can also be eaten cold!
The noodles will keep cooking once added to the pan, so be sure to boil them until al dente, not longer.
As needed, add a splash or two of water to the pan to help combine everything together.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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