The Ultimate Mediterranean Lentil Bowl
A vibrant and hearty lentil bowl packed with nutrients and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of lentils under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Transfer them to a pot and cover with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let them cook for about 20-25 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Chop 1 cucumber and 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. They can be rustic cuts for added character!
- Combine the cooked lentils, diced cucumber, and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Toss in about 1 cup of crumbled feta.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the mixture, followed by the juice of half a lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss everything together.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or dill on top for color and freshness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepped in advance. Store dressing separately to keep ingredients fresh. If using larger tomatoes, chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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