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Hearty Lentil Marinara Sauce

Servings 4
Author Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD

Ingredients

  • 24 oz jarred marinara sauce like Classico Organic Tomato & Basil
  • ½ cup brown lentils dried
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse and sort lentils to remove any debris. In a medium pot, add in the water and lentils. Bring to boil and then turn down to medium low to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. 

  2. Drain water and beans in a fine mesh strainer. Return pot to stove top and heat oil on medium heat, until it shimmers. Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly golden. 
  3. Add lentils back to pot and carefully pour in marinara sauce, stirring to combine. Warm through for 2-3 minutes. Serve over your preferred noodle or zoodles.

Recipe Notes

  • Amp up the nutrition even more by stirring 2-3 cups of chopped baby spinach into the hot marinara sauce.
  • Nutrition will vary slightly due to the brand and type of tomato sauce you use. Make sure to check the ingredient list for added sugars and avoid those when possible.
  • Lentils can be cooked in advance during meal prep, refrigerated and added to warm marinara the night you want to serve.

Nutrition

Calories 166; Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0.2g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 693mg; Carbohydrate 29g; Fiber 10g; Sugar 9g (Added Sugar 0g); Protein 9g.