Warm Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach
A comforting, warm salad featuring tender sweet potatoes and earthy lentils on a bed of fresh spinach, tossed with a simple dressing. This quick-prep dish feels satisfying without being heavy, delivering plenty of filling fiber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Queen + Lila
Queen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
To save even more time, you can roast a batch of sweet potato cubes ahead of time and keep them in the fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Peel the small sweet potato and cut…
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Peel the small sweet potato and cut…
Peel the small sweet potato and cut it into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) cubes.
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Place the sweet potato cubes in a…
Place the sweet potato cubes in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the sweet potato is tender when pierced with a fork
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Rinse and drain the canned brown lentils…
Rinse and drain the canned brown lentils thoroughly under cold water.
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create a simple dressing.
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Place the fresh spinach
In a medium serving bowl, place the fresh spinach.
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Add the warm sweet potato cubes and…
Add the warm sweet potato cubes and drained lentils on top of the spinach, causing it to wilt slightly.
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Drizzle the dressing over the top and…
Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine before serving immediately.
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