Red Lentil and Vegetable Grain Bowl
This nutritious and filling grain bowl features red lentils and hearty vegetables, making it a quick, high-protein, and low-calorie meal perfect for any time of the day.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
370
Calories
Macros · per serving
31g protein
65g carbs
8g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Rinse red lentils and quinoa under cold water.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed red lentils with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water.
- 3
In another saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- 4
While grains cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add frozen mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, quinoa, mixed vegetables, and spinach. Season with lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine.
- 7
Serve the grain bowl warm and enjoy.
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