Lentils & Roasted Roots Grain Bowl
Lentils & Roasted Roots Grain Bowl makes for an easy to prepare dish that you can enjoy hot or chill and serve cool. Try mixing and matching with additional grains or proteins such as tempeh or chicken and rice. You can also try adding in other roots, such as fresh turmeric and parsnips.
Ingredients
Serves: 4-5 Time: 55 minutes
Lentils & Roasted Roots Grain Bowl
- 1 cup red lentils, washed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1-2 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, chopped
- Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs Olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- Optional topping: chopped parsley, tahini sauce
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF
- Combine the prepared sweet potato, onion, carrot, and cabbage in a large bowl.
- Mix in the olive oil and seasonings. Stir together until the vegetables are fully coated.
- Transfer the vegetables to a roasting pan and place them in the oven, Roast for about 35-45 minutes, checking on them and stirring halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare your kale & set aside.
- In a medium stovetop pot, set heat to medium-high. Once hot, add a splash of olive oil and the rinsed lentils. Stir together for 2 minutes before adding the vegetable broth.
- Bring the lentils to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Allow the lentils to simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- After the lentils are cooked, stir in the kale and let it wilt.
- Combine the lentils and roasted vegetables in a bowl for serving and top with the optional toppings if desired.
- Serve & enjoy!
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