Rotini with Lentils (Pasta con Lentejas) - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lentils, dried
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or a pinch dried
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 14oz can tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 3 cups (1/2 bunch) coarsely chopped dark green leafy vegetable like kale leaves, spinach or swiss chard
• Salt & ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound whole-wheat rotini
• 1/4 cup grated cheese