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Zucchini Spaghetti with Lentil Marinara
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13 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 50MINS

Zucchini Spaghetti with Lentil Marinara

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This Zucchini Spaghetti with Lentil Marinara is the perfect dish to use up the last of those lingering zucchini in your fridge. Lightened up in calories, but definitely not lacking in flavor!
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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This Zucchini Spaghetti with Lentil Marinara is the perfect dish to use up the last of those lingering zucchini in your fridge. Lightened up in calories, but definitely not lacking in flavor!
50MINS
Total Time
$4.12
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Lentils
1/2 cup
Lentils
Tomato
2 1/4 cups
Tomatoes, diced
Tomato Paste
1/3 cup
Tomato Paste
Red Onion
1/4
Medium Red Onion
Garlic
2 cloves
Spaghetti Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Spaghetti Seasoning
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Basil
to taste
Fresh Basil, chopped
Parmesan Cheese
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
287
Fat
2.4 g
Protein
17.3 g
Carbs
50.4 g
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step 1
Cook the Lentils (1/2 cup) according to package directions.
step 1 Cook the Lentils (1/2 cup) according to package directions.
step 2
While lentils cook, add Tomatoes (2 1/4 cups), Tomato Paste (1/3 cup), Red Onion (1/4), Garlic (2 cloves), Dried Basil (1 tsp), Dried Oregano (1 tsp), Spaghetti Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/8 tsp), and Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp) to NutriBullet or food processor, blend on high 25-30 seconds, or until ingredients are well combined and thick sauce is formed.
step 3
Add sauce to small pan and cook over medium heat to bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
step 4
Once lentils are nearly cooked and sauce is heated through, add spiralized Zucchini (2) to a medium saucepan and cook over low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is soft with a pasta-like texture.
step 4 Once lentils are nearly cooked and sauce is heated through, add spiralized Zucchini (2) to a medium saucepan and cook over low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is soft with a pasta-like texture.
step 5
Stir cooked lentils and drain any excess water into marinara sauce and simmer another 1-2 minutes.
step 6
Divide zucchini spaghetti between two dishes, top with lentil marinara, Fresh Basil (to taste), and Parmesan Cheese (to taste), and enjoy!
step 6 Divide zucchini spaghetti between two dishes, top with lentil marinara, Fresh Basil (to taste), and Parmesan Cheese (to taste), and enjoy!
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American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Italian
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