"What's for Lunch?" Healthy Recipe Series #6 - Roasted Tortellini & Spicy Lemon Brussels Sprouts

Today I let my creative side take over the kitchen.

I found a “Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette” recipe on Eating Well that I used for the foundation of my meal prep. But with tortellini and portabella mushrooms in the fridge instead, I had to change things up! So here is my Roasted Tortellini & Spicy Lemon Brussels Sprouts!

Roasted Tortellini & Spicy Lemon Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• One fresh lemon
• 1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts, washed and halved
• 1 package tortellini, prepared according to package instructions
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup baby Portabella mushrooms, washed and sliced thickly
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
• Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions:

1. Slice and seed the lemon. Toss in a large bowl wish Brussels sprouts, Portabella mushrooms, olive oil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Transfer to a frying pan and sear until Brussels sprouts begin to soften, 18-20 minutes.
3. As the same time, prepare tortellini according to package instructions (ie. boil for approx. 7-8 mins).
4. Finally, toss the seared vegetables and tortellini together in a large bowl and add more seasonings if needed!

With sweet corn-on-the-cob, this was the perfect dinner! As my family ate brats, I reveled in the fact that I was able to avoid meat for this meal… and in such a delicious way!

While it was very tasty, there are a few things I would change before trying it again. I think the tortellini should be kept separate as it is a very soft and cheesy dish compared to the crunchy and lemony vegetables. I would also add more mushrooms and soften them in butter before adding them to the Brussels sprouts!

Try it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

PREVIOUS HEALTHY RECIPES:

“What’s for Lunch?” Healthy Recipe Series #1 - Fruity Snack Balls
“What’s for Lunch?” Healthy Recipe Series #2 - Kale Chips
“What’s for Lunch?” Healthy Recipe Series #3 - Roasted Chickpeas
“What’s for Lunch?” Healthy Recipe Series #4 - Baked Sweet Potato Fries
“What’s for Lunch?” Healthy Recipe Series #5 - Avocado Reuben

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Original recipe by Carolyn Casner from Eating Well. Photography and altered recipe by @kiaraantonoviche and may be shared/ reposted with proper accreditation. Footer badges created by @daddykirbs and @allforthegood.

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