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Asian Lentil Penne Pasta Salad (K-12)
Top spring mix and spinach with protein-packed Lentil Penne, snow peas and carrots in an Asian sauce.
Yield: 100, 1-cup pasta salad over 1-cup spring mix blendFEATURED FOOD
INGREDIENTS
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12 lb + 8 ozLentil Penne, dry
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6 lb + 14 ozGeneral Tso’s Sauce
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2 cupApple cider vinegar
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2 lb + 5.5 ozSnow peas, fresh, whole
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2 lb + 3 ozCabbage, fresh, Napa or green, shredded
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1 lb + 5 ozCarrots, fresh, shredded
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14 ozGreen onions, fresh, chopped with tops
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9 lb + 6 ozSpring mix with spinach
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Using a large pot, boil 12 1/2 gallons of water. Cook pasta for 11 minutes. Stir frequently. Strain and rinse with cold water immediately. OR: Using 2 - 12” x 20” x 4” steamtable pans, add enough hot water to cover pasta by 1/2-inch or more and stir. Steam uncovered 18-21 minutes (to desired tenderness), strain immediately, rinse with cold water. Cool in the refrigerator.
- 2. Whisk General Tso sauce and apple cider vinegar to combine.
- 3. Toss cooled pasta, snow peas, cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Fold to combine.
- 4. Serve 1 cup Asian Lentil Penne Pasta Salad over 1 cup spring mix/spinach blend.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size 2 cup
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 293 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 262mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 58g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 0% | |
| Sugars 15g | ||
| Protein 14g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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