Roast Veggie Lentil Bowl

Roast Veggie Lentil Bowl

Roast Veggie Lentil Bowl

Serves 3

 Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red capsicum, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • Salt, to taste

For the Dressing

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Water, to thin as needed

 Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Arrange the zucchini, capsicum, sweet potato, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle the veggies with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the vegetables to coat evenly and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and vegetable broth (or water). Add a bay leaf.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain any excess liquid and remove the bay leaf. Season with salt.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add water little by little until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
  6. In each serving bowl, layer the cooked lentils, roasted veggies, and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

Benefits

The Roast Veggie Lentil Bowl is a nutrient-packed meal that provides a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber from the lentils, which help support muscle health, digestion, and satiety.

The roasted vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini, offer an array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin A, C, and potassium, which promote immune function, skin health, and heart health.

The tahini dressing adds healthy fats that support brain function and hormone balance. Overall, this bowl is a balanced, filling, and nourishing dish that supports energy, gut health, and overall well-being.

Nutritional value Per serve

  • Cal 372
  • Fat 16g
  • Carbs 41g
  • Fiber 11g
  • Protein 14g
Back to blog