Gut health Vegetarian Desk minestrone with pesto swirl (flask lunch)
The flask minestrone: beans, veg and small pasta built to survive a commute and improve by noon.
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A filo-wrapped log of mushrooms, chestnuts, lentils and thyme; the vegetarian roast that isn't dry.
Quantities scaled from the original (6 servings).
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Fry the mushrooms very dry in 2 tbsp oil, 12 minutes; add onion, garlic and thyme for 5.
Fold in chestnuts, lentils, soy and walnuts; cool completely.
Layer filo sheets, brushing with oil; shape the filling into a log and wrap, seam down.
Brush, scatter seeds, and bake at 190C fan for 35 minutes until deep golden.
Rest 5 minutes; slice thick.
| Calories | 470 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14g |
| Carbohydrates | 44g |
| – of which sugars | 6g |
| Fibre | 9g |
| Fat | 27g |
| – of which saturates | 3.5g |
| – of which omega-3 | 0.4g |
| Calcium | 80mg |
| Iron | 4mg |
| Salt | 1.1g |
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