High-protein penne with spinach & lentils
High-protein penne with spinach & lentils
532kcal Per person
24g Protein
70g Carbs
17g Fat
14g Fiber
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic (5 g)
- ¼ onion
- 6 ounces spinach (168 g)
- 4 ounces lentils, canned (112 g)
- 3 ounces penne, whole wheat (84 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- ½ cup water (119 ml)
- ½ cube vegetable bouillon
Preparing this recipe
- Chop the garlic, onion and spinach finely. Rinse the lentils under cold water in a colander, letting them drain.
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the spinach and lentils. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the lentils are warmed through.
- Then add the water, bouilion cube and stir well. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the pan and mix everything well so the pasta is coated with the spinach-lentil mixture.
- Serve the pasta warm.
Tip van FitChef
1. Feeling like adding some more spice? Then stir chili flakes into the sauce.
2. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice over the meal for a fresh touch.
