Whole-Wheat Pasta with Red Lentils and Tahini
12 min 1 serving 820 kcal · 36 g proteinLevel: Beginner
The nutritionist's note
Cooking the lentils in the pasta water saves a pan and captures the starch that binds the sauce.
Ingredients
1 serving
- whole-wheat pasta110 g
- red lentils90 g
- tahini30 g
- lemon juice10 ml
- olive oil10 g
- cumin2 g
Method
- 1
Cook the whole-wheat pasta according to the package instructions.
- 2
In the same water, add the red lentils for the last 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain, reserving a ladle of the cooking water.
- 4
Loosen the tahini with that water, the lemon juice and the cumin (2 g), then toss with the pasta. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil (10 g).
Nutrition facts
per serving
| Energy | 820 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 108 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fibre | 16 g |
| Iron | 8.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
Potential allergens
- gluten
- sesame
- legumes
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