Kabocha Squash and Collard Greens with Whole Wheat Rotini

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Kabocha Squash and Collard Greens with Whole Wheat Rotini

5 from 2 votes

Easy and flavorful vegan pasta dish with kabocha squash and fresh collard greens. Whole wheat rotini adds extra nutrients and fiber.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 318

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup onions chopped
⅔ cup collard greens chop and boil first for 5 minutes
1⅓ cup winter squash: cooked, peeled, and cubed kabocha, butternut, or acorn
2 cups whole wheat pasta cooked
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
fresh ground black pepper to taste
dash salt
8 almonds chopped

Equipment

Small frying pan

Method

Heat the oil in a small pan on medium heat for 30 seconds.
Next, add onion, then garlic, and stir occasionally for 2 minutes.
Add greens, squash, pasta, and seasonings. Stir to combine. Cover and turn heat to low.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until the squash is hot.
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with chopped almonds.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1661IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, which is based mainly on the USDA database.

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