Red Lentil Veggie Bowl

Healthy Vegetarian Lunch Idea: Red Lentil Veggie Bowl – the perfect vegetarian lunch recipe, quick, easy, full of veggies, and protein.

Eat food.

Not too much.

Mostly plants.

– Michael Pollan In Defense of Food

I love the simplicity of this quote. This philosophy is gaining more attention, such as with the Meatless Monday campaign that is so popular right now.

I have an awesome, plant-powered lunch recipe for you below that is super simple and delicious too.

There are many reasons to include plant proteins in your diet.

Plant-based proteins include fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, unlike animal-based proteins. Multiple studies have shown that a diet high in plant-based foods is associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and obesity. A plant-based diet is cheaper and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

In 1/4 cup of dry red lentils, there are 130 calories and 10 grams of protein! Consider adding plant protein into your diet regularly.

Ingredients Needed to Make Red Lentil Veggie Bowl

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 cups chopped veggies of choice
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

How To Make A Veggie Bowl

• Add red lentils, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into a medium saucepan.
• Simmer on low until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop veggies of choice, such as zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts.
• Dish lentils into serving bowls. Top with chopped veggies, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Substitutions

You can use a variety of toppings and alter this recipe depending upon what you already have in your fridge. We suggest trying the following.

• roasted corn
• steamed kale
• zucchini
• Greek yogurt
• avocado
• swap quinoa for lentils
• salsa

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Red Lentil Veggie Bowl

A delicious healthy vegetarian lunch idea that is simple to prepare, powered by plant proteins, and is filled with vitamins and minerals. Best of all, you can customize it to work with the veggies that are in your fridge.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Total Time 17 mins

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 cups chopped veggies of choice
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Add red lentils, chicken broth, salt and pepper into medium sauce pan.
• Simmer on low until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop veggies of choice, such as zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts.
• Dish lentils into serving bowls. Top with chopped veggies, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese.