Mediterranean Lentil Bowl
A vibrant and wholesome dish featuring lentils, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling & Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or French)
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse your lentils under cold water.
- Combine lentils, water or broth, and a pinch of salt in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Dice the cucumber and halve the tomatoes while lentils cook.
- Drain excess liquid from cooked lentils and let cool slightly.
- Mix lentils, tomatoes, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- Add crumbled feta, olive oil, and lemon juice; toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the bowl on plates or a platter, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
This dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Perfect with whole-grain bread or pita.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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