Vegetarian Dishes

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Cris Angus

Lentil & Spinach Pasta with a Lemony Twist

Quick and healthy, one-dish, vegetarian meal. High in protein and fiber.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: 30-minute-meals, Mediterannean-style-meals, Mediterranean-style-dishes, vegetarian, vegetarian-dishes
Calories: 513
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pene
  • 1-1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Baby Spinach fresh, organic (if possible)
  • 1 cup Lentils cooked or canned, low sodium
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh
  • 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, warm 1/4 of the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and sauté for one to two minutes, then add the spinach and cook for three to five minutes, or until wilted.
  3. Add the pasta and lentils to the pan. Add the remaining oil, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for a minute, then remove from heat. Enjoy!

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