Mediterranean Lentil Bowl
A vibrant Mediterranean Lentil Bowl packed with protein, colorful veggies, and fresh herbs, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Lentils (green or brown)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Fresh herbs, chopped (parsley or mint)
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Instructions
- Cook the lentils: Rinse lentils, add to a saucepan with 3 cups water, bring to boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep the veggies: Dice cucumber and tomatoes uniformly for even presentation.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked lentils, cucumber, and tomatoes gently.
- Taste & season: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice, toss lightly, adding salt or pepper as desired.
- Add feta & herbs: Gently fold in crumbled feta and chopped herbs.
- Plate & serve: Use a large platter or individual bowls for serving; garnish as desired.
Notes
This bowl can be made ahead for meal prep. It tastes even better after flavors meld!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Lentil Bowl, Healthy Recipe, Vegetarian Meal