Mediterranean Lentil And Pasta Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lentil And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup black lentils, washed; 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; 2 large onion, sliced into rings; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pita bread rounds, shredded into small squares; 2 lemons, juiced; 1 tablespoon pomegranate infused balsamic vinegar; 1 (8.5 ounce) package chifferini pasta

Servings: persons

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup black lentils, washed
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 large onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pita bread rounds, shredded into small squares
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon pomegranate infused balsamic vinegar
1 (8.5 ounce) package chifferini pasta

1
Fill a large pot with water and salt and bring to a rolling boil. Cook lentils at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve lentils and water in the pot.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until crispy and lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl. Combine cilantro and garlic in the saucepan; add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook and stir until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a separate bowl.
3
Heat the remaining oil minus 1 teaspoon in the same saucepan. Add pita bread; fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4
Stir lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil into the pot of lentils. Bring to a boil; add pasta and half of the garlic-cilantro mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
5
Spoon lentil-pasta mixture in a deep dish. Decorate with the pita bread, onions, and the remaining garlic-cilantro mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup black lentils, washed, 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lentil And Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Lentil And Pasta

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