This roasted, dairy-free, low caloric, spicy broccoli pasta topped off with a lemon breadcrumb flavor bomb is a quick and easy dish the entire family will love. How easy? Well, all you need to do is roast your broccoli and seasoning for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook your pasta and combine your flavor bomb ingredients. That's it. Simple and straightforward!
Spicy Broccoli Pasta with Lemon Breadcrumb [Vegan]
Cooking Time
20
Ingredients You Need for Spicy Broccoli Pasta with Lemon Breadcrumb [Vegan]
Broccoli Pasta
- 2 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 ounces pasta
Lemon Breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Zest from one lemon (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
How to Prepare Spicy Broccoli Pasta with Lemon Breadcrumb [Vegan]
- Heat oven to 425°F. Toss the broccoli with the oil (if using), salt, pepper and cumin seeds. Place on a rimmed backing she and roast until tender and browned at the edges, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a small bowl stir together the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with broccoli. Sprinkle generously with the breadcrumbs. Taste for seasoning.
- Optional: Drizzle with a little olive oil and place under the broiler until topping is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
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About The Author
Nancy Montuori
See My Recipes In 2011, after seeing the movie “Forks Over Knives”, Nancy Montuori began her spiritual journey into veganism.
Nancy always loved to cook so she began sharing her delicious plant-based recipes on her blog Ordinary Vegan. As the blog’s popularity grew, so did her commitment and passion for health and wellness. In 2012, she received a certificate in plant-based nutrition. Nancy is also a full-time podcaster and you can listen to her podcasts on iTunes.
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