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.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 130g pasta
- 80g mushrooms
- 80g courgette
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the mushrooms and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
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Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mushrooms and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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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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