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Peruvian Green Lentil Chicken Bowl

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

  • Peruvian-Style Green Sauce
  • 1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1 cup (250 mL) fresh cilantro, packed
  • ½ cup (125 mL) lime juice
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) sliced pickled jalapeños
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) cumin
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
  • Bowl
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked white or brown rice
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked grilled chicken, sliced
  • 2 ½ cups (625 mL) roasted corn kernels
  • 2 ½ cups (625 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 ½ cups (625 mL) shredded romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups (500 mL) avocado, diced
  • ½ cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. To prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, pickled jalapeños, Parmesan cheese, oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth and bright green. Refrigerate until service.
  2. Heat lentils, rice, chicken, and corn separately and hold hot for service.
  3. For each bowl, portion ½ cup (125 mL) lentils and ½ cup (125 mL) rice. Add ½ cup (125 mL) chicken. Top each bowl with ¼ cup (60 mL) corn, ¼ cup (60 mL) tomatoes, ¼ cup (60 mL) romaine, and 3 Tbsp (45 mL) avocado.
  4. Drizzle each bowl with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Peruvian-style green sauce. Finish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
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