This gluten-free pasta salad is prepared with red lentil pasta, roasted tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms.
It's a healthy meal, high in proteins, and fibres, perfect for a weight loss plan.
Health
Time
45mCost
574 kcal
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Red lentil pasta is a gluten-free, high-protein and low-fat alternative to wheat pasta.
Although utterly delicious, classic wheat-pasta is not an option for anyone on a gluten-free diet. It's also not ideal for those on a low-carb and weight loss diet.
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Toss halved cherry tomatoes with one teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
Roast the tomatoes for 20 minutes at 210°C (410°F) flipping them halfway through cooking time.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
In the meantime, cook the gluten-free red lentil pasta. Add it to a pan of salted boiling water and simmer for 6 minutes or follow packet instructions.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
Once the pasta is cooked but firm to the bite, drain it and set it aside.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
Roast sliced shiitake mushrooms onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper for 7-10 minutes at 210°C (410°F). Then, remove the excess water released during cooking.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
Add chopped hazelnuts, the remaining 1 of extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and capers to the tray with the mushrooms. Roast them for 10 minutes until fragrant and browned.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
In a salad bowl, combine the cooked red lentil pasta, the roasted tomatoes and mushrooms. Add pitted black olives, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and give it all a good stir.
| Cherry Tomatoes | 180g |
|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Red Lentil Pasta | 140g |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | 170g |
| Hazelnuts | 60g |
| Capers | 1tbsp |
| Kalamata Olives | 70g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | to taste |
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