Garlic Butter Angel Hair with Peas and Yeast
Tender angel hair pasta tossed with sweet green peas, savory nutritional yeast, and rich garlic vegan butter. A comforting, quick dinner rich in plant protein and dietary fiber.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Alicia + Lila
Alicia 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
Steadier energy
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Colander
Time saver
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Bring a small pot of water to…
Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat.
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Add 2 oz (56g) angel hair pasta…
Add 2 oz (56g) angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
Look for: tender
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Add 1 cup (145g) sweet peas to…
Add 1 cup (145g) sweet peas to the boiling pasta water during the final minute of cooking until bright green.
Look for: bright green
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Drain the pasta and sweet peas together…
Drain the pasta and sweet peas together in a colander, reserving 2 tablespoons of hot pasta water.
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Return the warm pot to low heat…
Return the warm pot to low heat and melt 1 tbsp (14g) vegan butter.
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Stir in 0.5 tsp garlic powder and 2 tbsp (10g) nutritional yeast until combined into a smooth sauce.
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Transfer the drained pasta
Transfer the drained pasta, sweet peas, and reserved pasta water into the pot with the sauce.
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Toss gently with tongs for 1 minute…
Toss gently with tongs for 1 minute until the pasta is fully coated and hot throughout.
Look for: the pasta is fully coated and hot throughout
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Transfer to a bowl and serve warm
Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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