This allows you to try both varieties and the 4-pack lets you stock up a bit. Pros: 14 grams of protein. This Red Lentil Pasta is vegetarian and vegan so it's suitable for all kinds of diets. Stir; reduce heat to gentle boil. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer. Indian Red Lentils with Rice & Hard-Boiled Eggs. Added bonus: Its orange-y hue makes it prettier than plain old penne. Lentils are good source of protein. 6 Trader Joeâs Red Lentil ⦠This red lentil pasta from Trader Joeâs has a whooping 13 grams of protein in just one serving! Just 1/2 cup of cooked green lentils packs in 32% of your daysâ worth of fibre! Serving size: 1 bowl. With such high protein content, you are sure to be fuelled up all day long. Typical jobs: office worker, sales rep, bus/taxi/lorry driver. RD recommendations: Edamame, chickpeas , black beans , walnuts, almonds, tofu, tempeh, mock meats , bean-based pastas, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. You can grab a multi-pack (it includes both the Red Lentil Penne and Rotini) on Amazon. Add pasta. Fibre Did you know? 2 ounces red lentil rotini; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large zucchini, thinly sliced (or 1 1/2 cups seasonal veggies of choice) 1/2 medium red onion, sliced Get the full Indian Red Lentils with Rice & Hard-Boiled Eggs recipe. veggie & red lentil rotini pasta bowl. Aim for ½ cup beans, 4 oz. Between the red lentil versus the green, we prefer red since many report green lentils in general as potentially being a bigger cause of gas and bloating. Lentils ⦠Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. tofu or tempeh, ½ cup cooked bean-based pasta or a handful nuts or seeds. Per 2 oz serving: 190 calories, 3.5 grams of fat (0 g saturated), 32 grams of carbs, 5 grams of sugar, 60mg sodium, 8 grams of fiber, 14 grams of protein. 6. 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