How to Build a Mediterranean Lentil Bowl
An easy way to make lentils delicious, with a few key ingredients.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 145kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g Lentils:: either 2 cups cooked or 1 pack pre-cooked
- 2 cloves Garlic OR Shallots, Chives or Spring Onions to taste
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes or Peppers:: Either fresh or roasted.
- 2 tablespoon Herbs :: such as parsley , oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil. Use dried or fresh.
- Chilli:: either fresh or mild powdered
- 50 g rocket OR other greens such ask kale. asparagus, Spinach, Broccoli, Watercress
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Optional Extras: a dash of wine- white or red. A sprinkle of vegan cheeze.
Instructions
- Slick a pan with oil & soften the Allium. Add the lentils and fresh chilli if using.
- Add a tiny bit of water, or wine if you are using.
- Cook gently until heated through & add dried herbs if using then add the tomatoes and/or peppers.
- If you are using Broccoli or Asparagus, steam it or stir fry it.
- Otherwise, mix through the spinach, rocket or watercress. If you're using fresh herbs, add them in here too.
- If you want to sprinkle some vegan cheeze over, do so now
- Serve with some crusty bread, or just on it's own.
Nutrition
Serving: 125g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1638IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg