Mediterranean Lentil Bowl
A vibrant and wholesome bowl filled with nutritious lentils, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, celebrating the flavors of the Mediterranean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 3 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lentils by rinsing them under cold water. In a pot, add the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
- Chop the cucumber and tomatoes. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the feta by crumbling it, and optionally zesting some lemon over it for added flavor.
- Combine the cooked lentils with the chopped veggies and feta in the mixing bowl.
- Dress the mixture with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Plate the lentil mixture in a bowl and serve, optionally garnished with extra feta and herbs.
Notes
This bowl is versatile; feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein or use quinoa instead of lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lentil bowl, Mediterranean recipe, healthy recipes, vegetarian, comfort food
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