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Lentil Power Bowl with Garlic Yogurt & Herb Crunch

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp (60 mL) olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) tomato puree
  • 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt, divided
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper, divided
  • 2 qt (2 L) whole red (brown) lentils, cooked al dente and drained well
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups (500 mL) Greek yogurt, plain
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) garlic puree
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice, divided
  • 1 lb (500 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lb (500 g) Persian cucumbers, diced
  • ½ cup (125 mL) 50/50 blend of flat leaf parsley and mint, minced
  • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) toasted dukkah
  • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) pita crisps

Directions

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil in a rondeau over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomato purée, stock, BBQ sauce, vinegar, and paprika and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cooked lentils and simmer for another 5–7 minutes until glossy and lightly sauced. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, and salt. Hold chilled.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, toss tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil, 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. To serve, smear 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic yogurt across the bottom of each shallow bowl. Add ¾ cup (175 mL) warm lentils, a scoop of fresh tomato-cucumber salad, and finish with a sprinkle of dukkah, pita crisps, and an optional drizzle of oil.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (395 g)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 350
  • Total Fat 9 g
  • Saturated Fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 5 mg
  • Carbohydrates 50 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 7 g
  • Protein 20 g
  • Sodium 940 mg
  • Potassium 600 mg
  • Folate 140 mcg