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Lentil Pasta Salad
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Lentil and Pasta Salad

A smoky, rich, satisfying and delicious vegan Lentil Pasta Salad made with orzo pasta and puy lentils. Flavored with garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon, and packed with veggies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course/Pasta
Cuisine: Italian inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 374kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces orzo (cooked until al dente)
  • 2 cups puy lentils (cooked or canned)
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (cut into a small dice)
  • 1 stalk celery (cut into a small dice)
  • 8 cremini mushrooms (or button mushrooms, finely chopped)
  • 4 plum tomatoes (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions

  • Drain the soaked lentils and place in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover the lentils by an inch, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to simmer. Let the lentils cook until they are perfectly tender but still holding their shape. This should take anywhere between 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add the onions, carrots and celery. Season with salt and pepper and saute for about five minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add the mushrooms, plum tomatoes, oregano, paprika, cumin and cinnamon. Saute until the tomatoes start to soften, about five minutes.
  • Add the cooked, drained lentils with a cup of water or the cooking liquid. Bring the sauce to a boil, cover and cook for 10 more minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Add the cooked orzo pasta and parsley and stir well. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve hot, warm or cold. It's delicious every way.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3275IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg