
Protein Packed Pasta Sauce Recipe for Stable Blood Sugar
Pasta is one of those feel-good foods that perhaps you try not to eat very often, but when you do treat yourself, try this protein packed pasta sauce to off-set the high carb content. This recipe can also be an easy way to sneak some extra protein into a meal, past fussy children (or picky eaters of all sizes).
There are so many health benefits of eating lentils ranging from lowering cholesterol, increasing energy and improving digestive and heart health. They contain one of the highest levels of protein of all legumes and nuts and are also quick and easy to cook. They add a nutty, hearty flavor to any dish and are a really inexpensive, clean protein to buy.
A lesser-known benefit of this protein packed pasta sauce recipe is that it could help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Lentils are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping you to feel full and improving digestion. This also helps to slow absorption of carbohydrates, making the pasta less likely to spike your blood sugar.
Cooked lentils can be added to salads, dips and stews but this recipe shows how they can easily be puréed and added to soups and sauces to thicken, while adding all of these health benefits.
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