PASTA WITH LENTILS AND CHARD

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Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces swiss chard
1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, coarsely crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake, crushed
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 cups water
12 ounces dry linguine
salt
6 ounces neufchatel cheese, at room temperature
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain chard well. Trim off coarse stem ends then cut stems crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips and set aside. Cover chard leaves and refrigerate. In a 3-quart or larger crockpot , combine chard stems, lentils, onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour in water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until lentils are tender when mashed with a fork. Cut chard leaves crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips stir into cooker. Increase heat setting to HIGH cover and cook until chard is wilted and bright green (about 15 minutes more).Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan, cook linguine in 3 quarts boiling water just until tender to bite (10 to 12 minutes) or cook according to package directions. Drain well pour into a warm wide 4-quart bowl. Season lentil sauce to taste with salt. Add lentil sauce and Neufchatel cheese to linquine mix lightly to coat well.Offer Parmesan cheese to add taste, if desired.

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Najmun Nahar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and lentils.


ParkashSonani Pk
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Sad Status
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, lentils, and greens. It's always delicious.


Israel Gillette Bulltail
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lentils and chard, and they always ask for seconds.


Manhil Abbas
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I would definitely make this again.


Precious Mbewana
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I usually make a big batch of lentils on the weekend and then use them in this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's also really healthy.


Noor Asif
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The lentils add a nice heartiness to the dish, and the chard is a great way to get some greens in. I usually add a little extra garlic and chili flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Kev Ivie
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This pasta dish is a staple in my kitchen. It's quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's packed with veggies and lentils, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.


Celi
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I love the idea of this recipe, but I found that the lentils didn't cook evenly. Some of them were still hard, while others were mushy.


Jamshed Iqbal
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make, which is longer than I typically spend on a weeknight meal.


Shehezad Shehezad
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and chili flakes to give it a little more kick.


Elias Sello
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light.


Maxxiel Cardoso
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The lentils and chard were a great combination, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Jaqui Garcia
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lentils added a nice texture and the chard was a great way to get some greens in.


Box God
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some crumbled sausage to the sauce and it turned out amazing. Next time I'll try it with kale instead of chard.


Sylvester Naidoo
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The lentils and chard were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and light. Will definitely be making this again.


Owner Of this phone
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This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The lentils added a hearty and flavorful twist, while the chard provided a nice pop of color and freshness. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe - it came together quickly and easily on a bu