Loaded Basil Pesto Green Lentil & Gluten-free Pasta Bowl with Courgette
A satisfying Italian bowl: green lentil with gluten-free pasta, courgette and asparagus. Around 1051 kcal and 44g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 270g lentils
- 270g gluten-free pasta
- 80g courgette
- 80g asparagus
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 15g pesto
- 15g almonds
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the gluten-free pasta for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, and rinse briefly to stop it sticking.
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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 courgette and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: gluten-free pasta first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.
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