Throw together this summer lentil pasta salad and impress all of your guests with this flavorful, nutrient-dense dish. The lentil pasta from Tolerant Foods contains 21 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber per serving, making this recipe the perfect plant-based protein source. The goodness doesn’t stop there! The additional ingredients in this recipe are bursting at the seams with nutrition with nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene, fiber, and cancer-protecting glucosinolates. This recipe is just too good to not try!
Anti-Cancer Compounds in Arugula
Combine the protein-rich lentil pasta with healthy fats from the extra virgin olive oil and pine nuts and plenty of vegetables and you’ve got yourself one balanced meal! Between the tomatoes and arugula, there’s plenty of plant-based nutrients to go around! The cruciferous vegetable, arugula is a diet-must if you are trying to improve your health. It contains an anti-cancer compound called glucosinolate plus a rich source of beauty enhancing nutrients such as vitamin C and A, and waistline slimming fiber. The fun doesn’t stop there! A 2014 review ranked arugula among the top 18 vegetables with the highest nutrient-density because of it’s disease protecting nutrients.
In addition to being very nutritious, it’s also loaded with flavor. You will be amazed by how well the roasted pine nuts, garlic, shallots, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil go together. The combination truly creates a nutritious party in your mouth!
The best way to address inflammation and blood sugar imbalances is getting consistent with strategic meal plans that take you from eating “healthy” to eating optimal. Join The Being Collective, my membership community for weekly anti-inflammatory meal plans, weekly recorded calls with myself and my functional medicine nutritionists, monthly Q&As with me, and an empowering community of women. One healthy meal or one workout isn’t going to move the needle but a proven system and long-term consistency will!
Arugula Lentil Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 box tolerant foods lentil pasta
- 1 cup yellow tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups red tomatoes, chopped
- 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
- Dash of salt
- Dash of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Add the pine nuts to a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Begin boiling water in a medium sized pan over the stove and cook the lentil pasta according to the directions on the back of the box.
- Once the pasta is cooked, strain the water in the sink. Allow the lentil pasta to cool.
- In a medium size serving bowl, combine the cooled lentil pasta with the tomatoes, arugula, pine nuts, shallot, garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, and EVOO.
- Mix ingredients together and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Arugula Lentil Pasta Salad
Serves: 5 servings
|
Amount Per Serving: 1 1/2 cup
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 345.7kcals | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 19.3g | 29.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.7g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0g | 0 | |
| Sodium 41.5mg | 1.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.2g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 24% | |
| Sugars 4.5g (Added Sugar: 0 g) | ||
| Protein 14.2g | ||
| Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 23% | |
| Calcium 3% | Iron 27% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
BeingBrigid
Tired of Feeling Foggy, Bloated, or Depleted?
A complete plan to feel better, built for real life
In our science-backed nutrition and lifestyle membership you'll work a team of Registered Dietitians and get everything you need to reduce inflammation, improve energy, and feel better. No rigid calorie counting. No mystery supplements.
