A high protein dish that is chock-full of herbs and veggies, sure to warm the heart and stomach.
Recipe: http://www.recipe4living.com and justapinch.com
Cook time: 30 Min Prep time: 20 Min Serves: 8
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
1/4 c olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and diced small
1 celery rib, diced small
1 sm onion, peeled and chopped small
2 lg cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
2 c dried green or brown lentils
8 c vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 c small pasta, cooked (such as orzo, ditalini, elbow, or shells)
1/4 c romano cheese, shredded or grated
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute the carrot, celery, and onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or untl soft. Add garlic, seasonings and lentils; stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 30 mnutes on low heat until lentils are tender.
3. Add the cooked pasta to lentils; stir to combine. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.
