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Lunch or dinner•35 min•Est. 38g carbs / serving
Lentil and roasted vegetable bowl
A colourful bowl built from lentils, roasted vegetables, greens, and a herby spoonful of yogurt.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked green lentils
1 small courgette, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 handfuls baby spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
Lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper
How to make it
01Heat the oven to 220°C. Toss the courgette, pepper, and tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20–25 minutes.
02Mix yogurt with lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste and season gently.
03Divide the lentils and spinach between bowls. Add the warm vegetables and finish with the herby yogurt.
A helpful note
Why it can fit the conversation
Lentils make the centre of the meal alongside a generous amount of vegetables. The ingredients give you a clear mix of carbohydrate, fibre, and protein without needing a complicated recipe, and the bowl format makes portions easy to customise.
This is general healthy-eating information, not personal medical advice. Your healthcare team can help you adjust portions and ingredients for your needs.
