Summer Lentils with Zucchini and Tomato Sauce

Fresh and full of flavor. Cook up lentils ahead of time to make this your favorite quick meal. A great way to use up your extra zucchini. Add a piece of crusty bread and you have a protein-packed, nutritious summer meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 zucchini, cubed
• ½ large onion, diced
• 1 cup French green lentils du Puy
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped lovage
• 2 cups spicy tomato sauce (such as Barilla® Arrabbiata)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Saute zucchini, onion, and garlic until just browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss in lovage and thyme and cook until slightly wilted, about 10 seconds. Add the cooked lentils and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.