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Vegetarian Turkish Pasta

Try this viral TikTok recipe vegetarian-stlye! This Vegetarian Turkish Pasta, inspired by Anna Paul, is packed with delicious, Mediterranean flavor!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Keyword cumin, garlic, heirloom tomatoes, lentils, onions, parsley, pasta, yogurt
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 661kcal

Ingredients

Meaty Lentils

  • 1 Cup Uncooked Green or Black Lentils rinsed
  • 1/2 White Onion chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt or more, to taste

Garlicky Yogurt

  • 2 Cups Plain, Unsweetened Yogurt
  • 2 Cloves Garlic grated
  • 2 Tbsp Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt or more, to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Dill
  • 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • Black Pepper to taste

Paprika Butter

  • 8 Tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1 Tsp Hot Paprika

The Rest of the Pasta

  • 1 Lb Pasta
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Bunch Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • To begin, rinse your lentils thoroughly. Cook them in salted water according to your package's instructions. You should be left with about 2 1/2 - 3 cups cooked lentils.
  • Bring the olive oil to medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add in the chopped white onion, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes. Then, add in the lentils and spices, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until lentils have crisped a little in the oil.
  • Next, cook the pasta of your choosing in salted water until al dente. If not serving immediately, rinse the pasta in cold water after draining to stop the cooking process.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the garlic yogurt. In a bowl, add in the yogurt, and grate 2 cloves of garlic directly into the yogurt. Add in the salt, lemon juice, and herbs, and mix. Taste, and adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • To make the paprika butter, melt the salted butter in a small saucepan and add in the paprika. Once the butter is completely melted, turn off the heat and mix the paprika into the butter for about 1-2 minutes, to bloom the spice. Be careful not to brown your butter!
  • Lastly, chop up your tomatoes and parsley.
  • To assemble, have each person put a portion of pasta in their bowl. Top the pasta with a dollop of the yogurt sauce, then layer on the sautéed lentils, tomatoes, and parsley. Drizzle everything with the paprika butter. There are no set ratios - just add everything to your own preference!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to use regular paprika instead of hot paprika if you don't want the butter to be spicy.
  • Don't skip the soy sauce for the lentils - even though it's an untraditional ingredient, it adds heartiness and savory flavor to vegetarian dishes!
  • If prepping this dish ahead of time, keep all components separate until ready to serve. I recommend cooking the pasta just before serving for best results.
  • If making this recipe with ground meat or sausage instead of lentils, use the same measurements except do NOT add any oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2021IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 5mg
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