How many calories are in Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese?
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese has about 303 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese is a Dinner international recipe with 303 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
303 kcal
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1
Protein
33.7 g
About This Recipe
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around lentils, onion, and carrot.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 303 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 45 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked lentils.
In the meantime, put the chopped onion, half chopped garlic and the shredded carrot in another oiled pan with half the oil and stir-fry for 5 minutes until soft.
Place in a blender cup and blitz. Add to the pan again along with the tomato sauce.
Salt and pepper to taste and add the lentils. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
For the zucchini noodles, use a food spiralizer to make them.
You can have the zucchini raw or place in in salted boiling water for 3-5 minutes until softened.
In another pan, add the remaining oil and the chopped garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the noodles and cook while stirring for a 3- 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the pasta on a plate and top with the lentil bolognese.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
303
Protein
33.7g
Carbs
101g
Fat
11.8g
Fiber
22g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese has about 303 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 45 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Zucchini Noodles with Lentil Bolognese already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 33.7 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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