Vegetarian Hamburger Helper
This Vegetarian Hamburger Helper requires one pot, is full of flavor and protein and you’d never know there isn’t meat in it! This is a perfect dish for my vegetarian friends or anyone who wants to try a new way to get in their protein.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 331kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (140g dry) lentils
- 3 cups water (for cooking lentils)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
- 1 package (8 oz.) Banza Chickpea Elbow Noodles
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz cream cheese (full fat)
- 2.5 cups Vegetable broth
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Lentils
- Bring water (3 cups) to a boil in a pot. Add 1 cup (140g) dry lentils and simmer with the lid half on for 20-25 minutes until cooked but not too soft. Once done, drain the excess water and add to the pan pre directions below.
- In a deep pan over medium, add 1 tbsp. olive oil, garlic and onion. Cook until the onion is translucent, stirring often.
- Add cooked and drained lentils, salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder and stir together well.Add tomato sauce, noodles and vegetable broth to the pan and stir. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes until the noodles are cooked. Stir often so the noodle do not stick to the pan.
- Once the noodles are cooked mix in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese.Top with parsley and enjoy your vegetarian hamburger helper.
Notes
- Chickpea noodles add protein but you can use any type of noodle.
- To lower fat, use less fat cream cheese.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 220g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 703mg | Fiber: 8g
