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A colorful harvest lentil bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, green lentils, and kale
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High Protein Harvest Lentil Bowl

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry green lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup dry white quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra -virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 cups de -stemmed and chopped curly kale
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons runny tahini
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt; spread in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes.
  • Place lentils in a medium saucepan with 3 cups of water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid.
  • Place quinoa in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • In a large mixing bowl, massage kale with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2 minutes until softened and dark green.
  • Whisk tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, and warm water in a small bowl until smooth to create the dressing.
  • Divide lentils, quinoa, and massaged kale into four bowls.
  • Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced apples, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries.
  • Drizzle the maple-tahini dressing evenly over each bowl before serving.