Mediterranean Lentil Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious dish packed with flavors, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Lentils (green or brown)
- 1 medium-sized Cucumber
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- ½ cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Fresh Herbs (chopped, like parsley or mint)
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve, discarding any debris.
- Cook the lentils by combining them with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let them cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Prep the veggies by chopping the cucumber and tomatoes, keeping the cucumber chunky.
- Combine the drained lentils, diced cucumber, tomatoes, crumbled feta, and chopped herbs in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed with salt or lemon juice.
- Serve the Mediterranean Lentil Bowl at your desired temperature.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Lentils, Healthy, Vegetarian, Salad, Quinoa