Tahini Roasted Vegetable And Green Lentil Bowl
A nourishing bowl of roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and protein-packed green lentils. Topped with a creamy, lemon-tahini dressing for a satisfying, plant-based meal.
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Before you start
Your 45-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep friendly: These ingredients hold up beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the tahini dressing in a separate small container and drizzle right before eating.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep cans (rinsed)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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For the Bowl
For the Tahini Dressing
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Dice the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes
Dice the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes, cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, and slice the red onion into thick wedges.
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Place the vegetables on a baking sheet
Place the vegetables on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of ground cumin. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the broccoli is slightly charred.
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While the vegetables roast
While the vegetables roast, cook the dry green lentils in a pot of boiling water until tender (about 20 minutes), then drain well. If using canned lentils, simply rinse and warm them gently in a pan.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk the tahini with the juice of the lemon, a pinch of salt, and warm water until it becomes a smooth, pourable dressing. Add a dash of garlic powder if desired.
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Divide the warm lentils between two bowls
Divide the warm lentils between two bowls. Top with the roasted sweet potato, broccoli, and red onion, then drizzle the tahini dressing evenly over the top.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Meal prep friendly
Meal prep friendly: These ingredients hold up beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the tahini dressing in a separate small container and drizzle right before eating.
Digestion tip
Digestion tip: If you are sensitive to legumes, soaking dry lentils for a few hours before boiling can reduce phytic acid and make them much gentler on your stomach.
Mix it up
Mix it up: If sweet potatoes feel too heavy, swap them for butternut squash cubes, which offer similar digestive benefits with a slightly lower carbohydrate profile.
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