Lentil Pasta with Broccoli & Almond Pesto

Pesto with a twist! Instead of using the classic basil and pine nut combination we've upped the nutrients by using fibrous broccoli and vitamin E pack...ed, immunity supporting almonds. This is a really delicious pasta dish the whole family will love in their packed lunches or for a weeknight dinner. Read more

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Diet
Vegetarian
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

675kcal
Calories
31g
Protein
34g
Total Fat
58g
Carbs
16g
Fibre
9g
Sugars
264mg
Calcium
20%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
176mg
Magnesium
42%
 
271mg
Phosporus
22%
 
1672mg
Potassium
36%
 
81mg
Sodium
4%
 
2mg
Zinc
19%
 
0mg
Copper
46%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
22%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
29%
 
2mg
Vitamin B3
12%
 
0mg
Vitamin B6
15%
 
150mcg
Vitamin B9
37%
 
249mcg
Vitamin A
28%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
14%
 
112mg
Vitamin C
125%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
 
10mg
Vitamin E
66%
 
270mcg
Vitamin K
225%
 
Calories: 675kcal; Protein: 31g; Total Fat: 34g; Carbs: 58g; Fibre: 16g; Sugars: 9g; Calcium: 264mg (20%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 176mg (42%); Phosporus: 271mg (22%); Potassium: 1672mg (36%); Sodium: 81mg (4%); Zinc: 2mg (19%); Copper: 0mg (46%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (29%); Vitamin B3: 2mg (12%); Vitamin B6: 0mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 150mcg (37%); Vitamin A: 249mcg (28%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (14%); Vitamin C: 112mg (125%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 10mg (66%); Vitamin K: 270mcg (225%)
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Notes

Alternatives:
basil - parsley, rocket, tarragon
pecorino - parmesan, vegetarian hard cheese
lentil pasta - wholegrain, spelt pasta

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Diet
Vegetarian
Contains
Nuts
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