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High Protein Vegan Meal Prep - Lentil Pasta with Green sauce

Lentil Pasta with Green Sauce is a high protein vegan meal prep featuring nutritious pasta, a flavorful Green Goddess Dressing, and vibrant cherry tomatoes. It offers customization options and convenient storage for busy individuals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main, Main Course
Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian
Servings 4 meals

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box lentil or chickpea pasta noodles (this makes it high in protein, but feel free to sub with any pasta noodles)
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 ½ cups arugula, loosely packed

Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1-2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 lemon, juiced (3 tbsp)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup cashews (sub pine nuts, sunflower seeds, walnuts or almonds)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast (or vegan parm)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the lentil or chickpea pasta according to package instructions.
  • Boil the frozen peas for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a food processor, add spinach, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, cashews, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined.
  • Drain the water from the cooked pasta, and rinse with cold water. In a medium serving bowl combine cooked pasta, green sauce, and cooked peas.
  • Separate the pasta into 3 or 4 airtight containers (4 for smaller meals, 3 for a bigger portion). Add the cherry tomatoes and arugula evenly into each container. Place lids on your containers and store in the fridge. Enjoy!

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Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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