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Balanced DinnerItalian High FibreVegetarian

Light Basil Pesto Green Lentil & Wholewheat Pasta Bowl with Mushrooms

Ready in about 27 minutes, this vibrant green lentil and wholewheat pasta dish is built for fat-loss phases — 590 kcal and 34g protein.

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Ingredients

  • 200g lentils
  • 130g pasta
  • 80g mushrooms
  • 80g courgette
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the mushrooms and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.

  3. 3

    Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mushrooms and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the bowl: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

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