Pesto Spaghetti with Lentils

Name: Pesto Spaghetti with Lentils
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: green lentils; water; salt; black pepper; fresh basil leaves; garlic; walnuts; feta or parmesan; olive oil

20 mins prepServes 2

This delicious pesto spaghetti features green lentils as a meat substitute, offering a unique twist to traditional pasta dishes. Boil lentils until tender, mix with creamy pesto, and serve over cauliflower spaghetti for a healthy treat. The homemade pesto combines fresh basil, garlic, walnuts, and feta or parmesan for a rich flavor.

2 servings

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1: Boil 1/4 cup green lentils in 1 cup of water with salt and black pepper to taste.

2: Boil on high heat and cover. If the pot is small or it starts boiling over, turn down the heat to medium.

3: Once the lentils are al dente and the water is absorbed, it's done.

4: This takes about 20 minutes on high heat.

5: Mix the cooked lentils with pesto.

6: Serve over pasta or cauliflower spaghetti.

7: Top with feta or parmesan.

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