Nourishing Lentil Quinoa Bowl: Easy Pesto Delight for All
A delicious and wholesome bowl filled with nutritious ingredients, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa, lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in pesto, cherry tomatoes, and spinach.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is vegan and gluten-free.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Nourishing Lentil Quinoa Bowl, Pesto, Healthy Bowl, Vegan Recipe