Zucchini Spaghetti with Easy Lentil Marinara
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus 40 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried French lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans organic tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • [q:1/2] tsp dried thyme
  • 6 medium zucchini, spiralized into pasta*
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Add lentils and water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and liquid is evaporated, about 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic cloves and sauté for an additional minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, basil, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  4. When lentils are done cooking, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. In a separate pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the zucchini pasta for 5 to 10 minutes, until desired tenderness is achieved.
  6. Divide the pasta among four plates and top with lentil marinara. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
344 Calories, 18 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 54 g Carbohydrates, 17 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 12 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (1 g sat), 1,327 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, [nut:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, [nut:3] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Iron, Potassium, [nut:2] Vitamin K, Magnesium, Zinc, [nut:1] Calcium