This quick and comforting pasta dish combines the warmth of harissa with protein-rich lentils and a creamy bean sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 250ml unsweetened soy milk
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 400g rigatoni (or gluten-free pasta)
- Olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 tbsp rose harissa paste
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 500g cooked puy lentils (or 2 cans of lentils, drained)
- Salt to taste
- 80g pitted green olives, halved
- Vegan yogurt and chopped parsley for serving
Method
- Make the creamy sauce:
- Blend beans, soy milk, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice until smooth
- Cook the pasta:
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente
- Prepare the harissa lentil mixture:
- Sauté garlic in olive oil until lightly browned
- Add harissa paste and tomato purée, cook for 1 minute
- Stir in lentils and salt, cook for another minute
- Combine and serve:
- Add creamy sauce to lentil mixture and heat through
- Transfer cooked pasta directly to the sauce, adding pasta water as needed
- Stir in olives
- Serve topped with vegan yogurt and parsley
This Spicy Protein-Packed Vegan Harissa Lentil Pasta is a flavor-packed dish that’s sure to satisfy. With 37g of protein per serving, it’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe – it’s quick, easy, and perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something comforting yet healthy!