Garlic Olive Oil Durum Linguine with Kale
A light, flavorful durum wheat linguine tossed with fragrant garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and tender sautéed kale. Perfectly portioned to pair as a high-fiber side dish with your plant burger.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Emily + Lila
Emily 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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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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water.
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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 rolling boil over high heat.
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Add the durum wheat linguine to the…
Add the durum wheat linguine to the boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, until al dente (tender to the bite with a slight firmness in the center).
Look for: al dente (tender to the bite with a slight firmness in the center)
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Slice the garlic cloves thinly into uniform…
While pasta cooks, slice the garlic cloves thinly into uniform cross-sections.
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the sliced garlic to the skillet…
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until pale golden and fragrant without letting it brown.
Look for: pale golden and fragrant without letting it brown
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Add the kale and salt to the…
Add the kale and salt to the skillet, stirring to coat in the garlic oil.
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Sauté the kale for 3 to 4…
Sauté the kale for 3 to 4 minutes until dark green and fully wilted.
Look for: dark green and fully wilted
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Drain the pasta
Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of warm pasta cooking water.
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Transfer the cooked linguine and reserved pasta…
Transfer the cooked linguine and reserved pasta water directly into the skillet with the kale and garlic.
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Toss everything together for 1 minute over…
Toss everything together for 1 minute over low heat until the liquid creates a thin glossy coating over the pasta.
Look for: the liquid creates a thin glossy coating over the pasta
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Plate the linguine hot alongside your prepared…
Plate the linguine hot alongside your prepared patty and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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