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Roasted Veggie Lentil Grain Bowl

Roasted Veggie Lentil Grain Bowl: A Colorful Healthy Delight

This Roasted Veggie Lentil Grain Bowl is a delicious, customizable dish packed with protein-rich lentils and seasonal vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggies
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots) Feel free to swap in asparagus or broccoli.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup cooked lentils Consider chickpeas or black beans for variation.
For the Grains
  • 1 cup grains (quinoa, brown rice) Experiment with farro, barley, or cauliflower rice.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Enhances flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons tahini Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh lemon is ideal.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon pepper Fresh ground black pepper works wonders.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Chop mixed vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces and spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
  4. Roast vegetables in the oven for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Combine cooked lentils and grains in a mixing bowl.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, adding water to reach desired consistency.
  7. Mix roasted vegetables into the lentil and grain mixture.
  8. Drizzle tahini dressing over the bowl and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chop vegetables uniformly for even roasting. Store tahini dressing separately until serving to keep it fresh.

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