
~Be gentle, eat a lentil~
Ingredients:
- Red lentil penne – 1/2 box
- Zucchini – 1 cup
- Marinara/tomato sauce – 1/2 cup
- Garlic – 2 cloves minced
- Spinach – 2 handfuls
- Optional: home-grown tomatoes and herbs from your garden
Recipe:
- Chop zucchini into rounds and cook. Options include:
- Air fryer: spray with avocado or olive oil spray and cook for 7-8 min.
- Oven: spray with avocado or olive oil spray and cook at 375 F for 7-8 min on each side.
- Pan fry: use a small amount of oil and cook on both sides until soft, about 3 min. You may add the marinara, spinach, and garlic here.
- Boil the lentil penne as directed by the package, usually 7-9 min.
- Combine the spinach and marinara sauce and heat in the microwave, if not already added when cooking zucchini.
- Combine all ingredients, serve, and enjoy.
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