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Lentil and Chard Pasta

MediterraneanVegetarianEasy420 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 12 oz Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, coarsely crushed
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup water
  • 0.8 lb linguine
  • 6 oz Neufchâtel or cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chard stems into ¼-inch strips; refrigerate chard leaves.

  2. 2

    Combine chard stems, lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and water in slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours until lentils are tender when mashed.

  4. 4

    Cut chard leaves into ½-inch strips; stir into cooker. Increase to HIGH and cook 15 minutes until chard wilts.

  5. 5

    Cook linguine in boiling salted water until al dente; drain. Transfer to a warm serving bowl.

  6. 6

    Season lentil sauce with salt. Add lentil sauce and Neufchâtel cheese to linguine; toss until cheese melts.

  7. 7

    Serve topped with grated Parmesan.