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Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry organic red lentil rotini
- 1 pound bunch fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, peeled
- 1 red serrano or jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 516g | |
| Calories 737 | |
| Calories from Fat 557 | 76% |
| Total Fat 63.47g | 79% |
| Saturated Fat 8.26g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2924mg | 122% |
| Potassium 801mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 41.21g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 21% |
| Sugars 32.25g | 22% |
| Protein 8.21g | 13% |
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