Vegan Linguine with Clams

Dive into the ocean-inspired flavors of this Vegan Linguine with Clams, a plant-based twist on the Italian classic! Featuring king oyster mushrooms shredded into tender, clam-like strips and infused with the briny essence of crumbled nori, this recipe delivers all the savory depth you love with none of the seafood. Tossed in a luscious white wine and garlic sauce, brightened with fresh lemon juice and a hint of red pepper flakes, this dish is the perfect combination of elegance and comfort. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegan linguine is ideal for weeknight dinners or dinner parties alike. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon zest, it’s a vibrant, flavorful masterpiece even non-vegans will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine pasta
• 4 pieces large king oyster mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 piece lemon
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 piece nori sheet
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the king oyster mushrooms by cleaning them with a damp cloth. Trim the ends, then use a fork to shred the stems into pieces resembling clam strips.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet with the mushrooms. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce by half, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Zest the lemon and set aside the zest. Halve the lemon and squeeze the juice into the skillet, being mindful of seeds.

Step 7

Crumble the nori sheet and add it to the skillet, stirring to combine. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Let the mixture simmer for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta thoroughly with the sauce.

Step 10

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1561.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1817.4

Total Fat 41.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 180.1mg	0%
Sodium 4397.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 59.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 736.6mg	0%
Iron 31.4mg	0%
Potassium 4767.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 62.3%