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 My recipe for rotini noodles with lentils, parmesan, and great northern beans:

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This is a super-charged lunch which is easy to make ahead of time, very inexpensive, and delicious!

Ingredients:
2 cups Smart Taste or whole grain rotini pasta
2 cups Trader Joe's whole green lentils (raw)
1 can Trader Joe's great northern beans (strained)
2 tbs olive oil
basil seasoning (to taste)
Shaved parmesan cheese (to taste)

Prepare:
1. Lightly simmer lentils in water for 40 minutes - drain and set aside
2. Boil noodles for 8 to 10 minutes - drain and set aside

Once finished cooking, in a large class bowl, mix together noodles, lentils, beans, olive oil, seasoning, and top with shaved parmesan. It couldn't be easier. Each 1-cup serving has 17g fiber (insane!), and 20g protein- enjoy! You can add spinach or other greens for color, flavor, and other added nutrients.