# @kalejunkie on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DFNi9mLp4hQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36609108-kalejunkie-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7b47c02d49.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-01-24T14:28:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nicole Keshishian | KALEJUNKIE® (@kalejunkie) — https://gondola.cc/kalejunkie

## Caption

@kalejunkie HIGH PROTEIN LEMONY KALE PASTA SALAD with crunchy garlic panko breadcrumbs, an easy lunch for those of us with hectic schedules (ME!!) but still want high protein, delicious meals! This pasta salad is just that — packed with lots of flavors and textures, thanks to the toasted crunchy panko and buttery lemon sauce. I swapped regular pasta for @eatbanza chickpea pasta which I’ve been cooking with a LOT over the years! It’s packed with protein and you can’t really tell the difference from wheat pasta, especially when it’s prepared with a flavorful sauce or dressing. This salad is great to include in your meal preps because it is NOT doused in sauce that will be a soggy mess. Simply warm and enjoy however you like!⁣
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Makes 6 servings⁣
Crunchy breadcrumbs⁣
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)⁣
2 tb butter, salted⁣
1 lemon, zested and juiced⁣
2 cloves garlic, grated⁣
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Pasta salad⁣
1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and chopped⁣
1 box @eatbanza gemelli (or favorite shape)⁣
3 tb butter, salted⁣
2 tb olive oil⁣
1 lemon, diced into small pieces⁣
1 lemon, juiced⁣
1/2 tsp kosher salt⁣
1 cup grated parmesan cheese⁣
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Melt butter in a pan on the stove. Add panko and stir. Add lemon zest, juice and garlic. Toast until golden then remove from the heat. Next, prepare the pasta according to package instructions, then set aside. Add butter and olive oil to a pan and add the chopped lemon, lemon juice and salt. Saute for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and the lemons begin to caramelize. Remove from heat. Remove stems from the kale and chop into small, bite size pieces. Add to a bowl. Add hot pasta on top and toss to wilt the kale. Pour caramelized lemon butter on top and toss. Add parmesan cheese and the panko. Toss again and enjoy!⁣
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#banzapartner #pastasalad #pastasaladrecipe #hightprotein

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pastasaladrecipe, pastasalad, banzapartner, hightprotein

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