Green Lentil Rotini with Caramelized Shallots and Fried Capers

Serves 4

ingredients

• 1 box Tolerant Green Lentil Rotini
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• ⅓ cup capers drained and patted dry
• 4 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• One 6oz can tomato paste
• Red pepper flakes, for garnish
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

directions

1. Cook Tolerant Green Lentil Rotini according to package directions. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, heat ¼ cup oil over medium heat. When oil is hot add capers and cook, swirling pan occasionally until capers start to open up, about 45 seconds. Transfer capers to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan heat the remaining ¼ cup oil over medium heat. When oil is hot add shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until shallots have softened and edges turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir constantly for about 2 minutes, or until well combined.
4. In a serving bowl toss together pasta, shallot mixture, and capers. Garnish with pepper flakes and parsley.
5. Enjoy!