Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 10 oz vegan chicken*
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper, optional*
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 8 cups water
- 1 tbsp vegan “chicken” bouillon
- 12 oz gluten free stelline, or pasting pasta
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon, zested
- ⅓ cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
Method
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the vegan chicken, if using. Cook according to package, or for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until edges are browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add in the onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender. The veggies will release a lot of liquid, but add a splash of water to deglaze if needed, or dairy-free butter or olive oil.
- Season with the Italian seasoning, optional red pepper flakes, black pepper and sea salt before pouring in the water and adding the bouillon. Pour in the pasta and stir to combine, bringing to a gentle boil. Add the bay leaves and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in the lemon zest, "chicken", and parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- I used Abbot's Butcher plant-based chicken - it's made from pea protein and clean ingredients and has 11g of protein per serving
- If you don't want to use a vegan chicken, you can leave it out entirely or substitute it for jackfruit, soy curls, or white beans
- The crushed red pepper adds a depth of flavor and a little heat, which helps clear sinuses and break up mucus. However, it is optional, or the amount can be reduced to your spice preference.
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 398kcalCarbohydrates 56gProtein 12gFat 15gSaturated Fat 3gPolyunsaturated Fat 8gMonounsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 1mgSodium 1378mgPotassium 233mgFiber 5gSugar 3gVitamin A 5420IUVitamin C 18mgCalcium 61mgIron 3mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.