Hearty Pasta with Lentils

Recipe courtesy of  Sweet Simple Vegan

Get ready for an easy, hearty, and vegan protein-packed meal that you can put together in 30 minutes– our Pasta with Lentils is definitely going to change the game.

 Total Time: 25 minutes

 Yield: 6 servings

     

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups fusilli pasta (gluten-free if needed)
• 2 cups vegetable broth (we recommend the low-sodium and oil-free Engine 2 brand)
• 1 can cooked green lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup frozen vegetable mix
• 1/2 medium white onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 25 oz. oil-free marinara (we used the Whole Foods Market 365 brand)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Garnish with (optional):

• Fresh basil
• Cashew parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all of the ingredients into your Vitaclay pot and mix thoroughly until uniform, making sure that the liquid is at least 1/4” above the pasta and lentils.
2. Cover and set it to cook on the “white rice” setting. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, mixing halfway through. *
3. Remove lid and allow the Spanish rice to cool for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan and fresh basil.

Image courtesy from https://sweetsimplevegan.com