
By eatingwell.com
Braised Black Lentil & Quinoa Bowls
Instructions
Cook:35min
These healthy vegetarian bowls feature black lentils braised in spices like thyme and smoked paprika. Riced cauliflower and quinoa bulk up the dish to make it satisfying for any weeknight dinner.
Updated at: Tue, 20 May 2025 08:42:48 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories337.4 kcal (17%)
Total Fat6.3 g (9%)
Carbs52.2 g (20%)
Sugars3.3 g (4%)
Protein19.3 g (39%)
Sodium572.1 mg (29%)
Fiber7.6 g (27%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

¼ cuponion
finely chopped

½ teaspoondried thyme

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

cayenne pepper
plus more for garnish

¼ teaspoonkosher salt

1 cupdry black lentils

3 cupsvegetable broth
divided

3 cupswater

1 cupwhite quinoa

1 cupriced cauliflower

¾ cuplow-fat plain yogurt
strained, such as Greek-style

¼ teaspoonLemon zest

1 teaspoonlemon juice

flaky sea salt

1scallion
chopped
Instructions
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