Description
Make this high-protein, fiber-packed roasted vegetable and lentil salad for easy vegetarian dinners or healthy make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the diced sweet potato, broccoli florets, and red onion wedges on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, then sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until coated.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
- While the vegetables roast, cook the lentils. Combine the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth (or water) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm roasted vegetables and the cooked lentils.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve warm or chill completely for a great plant-based protein meal prep option.
Notes
- This hearty grain bowl keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days, making it perfect for weekly lunches.
- If you want a different flavor, swap the thyme for rosemary when roasting the vegetables.
- For extra texture, add 1/2 cup of toasted walnuts or pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 20
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 0