2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon minced shallots |
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1/2 cup dried petite green lentils |
1 bay leaf |
2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta |
1 cup diced zucchini |
3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes |
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper |
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper |
1/2 cup diced red onion |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |