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lentil pasta with tempeh and spinach in bowl with bread.

Lentil Pasta with Tempeh and Spinach

5 from 15 votes
Easy and healthy pasta meal with tasty tempeh and garlic. Quick for a weeknight and high in protein and fiber. Vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces tempeh
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces (112 grams) red lentil pasta
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • cups baby spinach
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Slice the tempeh into 1 - 2" rectangles. Place in a bowl with the vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix to combine well.
  2. Cook the lentil pasta in a large pot with 4 quarts of boiling water, for 7 - 8 minutes or according to package directions. Scoop out ⅓ of a cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside. Drain in a colander when the cooking time is done.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for a minute. Add the tempeh to the pan. Cook for 6 - 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on each side.
  4. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Add the pasta and ⅓ of a cup of the pasta cooking water to the pan and top with dried basil. Stir ingredients together and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 1107mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2424IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 6mg

Notes

The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, which is based mainly on the USDA database plus the red lentil pasta label.

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