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Roasted Lentils and Carrots

Roasted Lentils and Carrots for a Flavor-Packed Dinner

A delightful recipe for Roasted Lentils and Carrots, offering a colorful and nutritious plant-based meal experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Base
  • 1 cup Lentils Rinsed and drained
  • 4 medium Carrots Cut into pieces
For the Marinated Onions
  • 1 large Onion Sliced
  • ¼ cup Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Chives Chopped
For the Tahini Sauce
  • ½ cup Tahini
  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt Or vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Coriander, cumin, or garam masala

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparing Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced onions, chopped parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt. Toss well and let sit for at least 20 minutes to marinate.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss carrot pieces with olive oil, salt, and spices, spread on the baking sheet, and roast for 15-18 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix rinsed and drained lentils with olive oil and spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 18-20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, chives, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
  5. To serve, spread a layer of tahini sauce in bowls, add roasted lentils, parsley, chives, and spices, then top with roasted carrots and marinated onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Roasted Lentils and Carrots bowl is a fantastic meal prep dish and is versatile with various ingredient substitutions.

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