Name: Penne With Red Lentils and Chard
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup red lentils; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 12 oz whole grain penne; 1 large bunch chard; sea salt and black pepper to taste

Recipes » Main Dish » Penne With Red Lentils and Chard

By Chef Del Sroufe

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Quick-cooking red lentils have a creamy texture and savory taste without much effort. They go well with the mild-flavored chard—also a quick cooker.

Yield: 4 servings

Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup red lentils
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
12 oz whole grain penne
1 large bunch chard
sea salt and black pepper to taste

Whole Food, Plant-Based Living: Getting Started

Instructions

1. Combine the vegetable stock, red lentils, garlic, and thyme in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the lentils for 20 minutes or until they are tender.
2. While the lentils are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the penne. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside while you finish the sauce.
3. When the lentils are tender, add the chard and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.