Red Lentil Fusilli with Vegetables

Name: Red Lentil Fusilli with Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 200gr red lentil fusilli; 1 head of broccoli; Roasted red peppers; Onion powder; Extra virgin olive oil; Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

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This red lentil fusilli with vegetables is an easy way to switch up our usual pasta dishes. I make it with broccoli and roasted peppers, a colorful pairing that doesn't need many ingredients at all. At home, we love adding onion powder and sautéing everything together at the end so all the flavors meld together.

The recipe serves two and takes about 35 minutes between prep and cooking, making it perfect for a weeknight lunch or dinner. To help red lentil pasta keep its lovely texture, I recommend sticking to the package cooking time and not overcooking it: it still gets that final toss in the pan with the vegetables and extra virgin olive oil.

For more delicious variations, try my Red lentil fusilli with leeks and raisins and this Red lentil fusilli with eggplant.

Prep: 10 minCook: 25 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

200gr red lentil fusilli
1 head of broccoli
Roasted red peppers
Onion powder
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

Step by step

Method

1Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2Once boiling, add the fusilli and cook over medium heat for 11 minutes.
3Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
4Wash and cut the broccoli into small florets, place them in a skillet, and cover with a lid so they steam-sear slightly.
5Once tender and lightly browned, season with salt to taste.
6Add the red lentil fusilli and a teaspoon of olive oil, and sauté everything well.
7Season to taste with onion powder.
8Finally, add the sliced roasted peppers and toss again so all the flavors come together.
9All done! Our red lentil fusilli with vegetables is ready to serve.

Frequently asked questions

How should I store the red lentil fusilli with vegetables?

Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2 to 3 days. When reheating in a skillet, add a splash of water if it seems dry and toss gently so the pasta doesn't break apart.

Is red lentil pasta gluten-free?

If it is made exclusively from red lentil flour, it is naturally gluten-free. If you are celiac, always check that the packaging specifies certified gluten-free, and check the labels on the rest of your ingredients as well.

Can I swap the broccoli for another vegetable?

Yes, zucchini or cauliflower work wonderfully. Just cook them until tender before tossing them with the pasta and roasted peppers for the final sauté.