Tunisian Pasta with Lentils (Hlalem)

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A hearty vegetarian Tunisian dish of pasta with lentils that is satisfying and delicious.

Submitted by Tina Kauffman
Published on October 6, 2019
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, grated

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 4 cups cold water

  • 1 (19 ounce) can lentils, drained and rinsed

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, carrot, and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to low, and continue to cook until carrots and onions are mushy, about 10 minutes. Stir in water, lentils, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in pasta and bring to a boil once more, about 5 minutes. Cover the pot, turn off heat, and leave on the burner. Let sit for 15 minutes. Stir, cover again, and let sit until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes more. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321 Calories
3g Fat
61g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 512mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 486mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.