Garlic Olive Oil Brown Rice Pasta with Kale
A quick stovetop brown rice pasta tossed with garlic, olive oil, and tender kale. Designed to pair seamlessly with your leftover Beyond Meat patty for a high-protein lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Enily + Lila
Enily created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Next: Bring a medium pot of salted water…
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Bring a medium pot of salted water…
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat on your stovetop.
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Add the brown rice penne to the…
Add the brown rice penne to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender with a slight bite.
Look for: tender with a slight bite
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Scoop out 2 tablespoons of starchy pasta…
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of starchy pasta water from the pot and set aside, then drain the remaining pasta into a colander.
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Return the pot to the stove over…
Return the pot to the stove over medium-low heat and add the extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic clove.
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Cook the garlic in the oil for…
Cook the garlic in the oil for 1 minute until fragrant and light golden, watching closely so it does not burn.
Look for: fragrant and light golden, watching closely so it does not burn
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Add the cooked leftover kale and reserved…
Add the cooked leftover kale and reserved pasta water to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Toss the drained brown rice pasta into…
Toss the drained brown rice pasta into the pot with the garlic and kale until evenly coated and warm.
Look for: evenly coated and warm
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Warm your leftover Beyond Meat patty in…
Warm your leftover Beyond Meat patty in your toaster oven set to 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 7 minutes until hot throughout.
Look for: hot throughout
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Transfer the pasta and kale to a…
Transfer the pasta and kale to a plate alongside your warmed burger patty and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store any leftover pasta in a sealed…
Store any leftover pasta in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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