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Spicy Lentil Bowl Easy Recipe

A nourishing vegan bowl featuring spiced lentils, grains, and vegetables for a quick balanced meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked lentils — 2 cups
  • Cooked brown rice — 2 cups
  • Onion diced — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Chili powder — 1 tsp
  • Cumin — 1 tsp
  • Paprika — 1 tsp
  • Spinach — 2 cups
  • Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
  • Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  4. Add cooked lentils and cook 5 minutes.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Divide brown rice into bowls.
  8. Spoon lentil mixture over rice.
  9. Top with cherry tomatoes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 15g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Folate: 45%
Iron: 25%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 16%
Vitamin C: 20%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add avocado slices for creaminess.
  • Use fresh herbs for brightness.
  • Add hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Serve bowl warm for best flavor.
  • Sprinkle toasted seeds before serving.