Name: Vegan Lemon Caper Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 box gluten-free spaghetti; 3 tbsp capers; 2 lemons (zested); 2 lemons (juiced); 2/3 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste

This mouth-watering Vegan Lemon Caper Spaghetti is the easiest most flavorful dish that’ll have dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

One of my absolute top 5 favorite meals is a delicious chicken piccata. That lemon citrus flavor paired with that saltiness from the capers is heaven on earth. I wanted to recreate a meatless vegan version of that dish and you guys… it’s divine!

Part of my personal health journey is eliminating animal products a few about 4-5 days a week. I notice a huge difference in my energy levels and bloating. So, when I was craving chicken piccata…this came to mind.

Main Ingredients and Substitutes

Gluten-Free Spaghetti: I love the Jovial brown rice brand but few free to use any regular pasta, brand pasta, or shape you prefer.
Lemon: lemon… and lots of it. I used two small lemons and zested and juices them. You may need 1.5 or even 3 depending on the size. Start with 1.5 lemons and check the dressing and add more if needed.
Vegan Parmesan Cheese: I am so weird about not eating regular cheese but I’m honestly so surprised by how many tasty brands there are now. I choose to use Violife and it’s sooo good and made with cleaner ingredients.
Capers: you can’t have lemon caper pasta without those tasty salty capers. I always add extra.
Fresh herbs: I chose to use basil and parsley. While parsley is usually found in a piccata, I just looove the flavor of fresh basil.

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Natalie

Vegan Lemon Caper Spaghetti

Vegan Lemon Caper Pasta

A quick and easy pasta dish packed with flavor and perfect for any weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 box gluten-free spaghetti
3 tbsp capers
2 lemons zested
2 lemons juiced
2/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Once the spaghetti is al dente, add it to the same bowl as the lemon sauce and mix together. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

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