Zesty Lentil Power Plate
Why you'll love this dish
⏰🍋 Busy day? This Zesty Lentil Power Plate is the perfect quick meal that’s not only delicious but sustainable too! 🌱 In just 20 minutes, you can have a nutrient-packed, plant-based dish made with simple ingredients—like protein-rich lentils and fresh, crunchy vegetables.
Using lentils, a low-impact crop, and minimal waste ingredients like parsley and lemon zest reduces your environmental footprint. Add a side of salad with fresh veggies and a perfectly jammy egg, and you’ve got a plate full of fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. And the best part? No extra dishes to wash, so you can focus on what really matters.
Plant-based ingredients: Lentils, parsley, and veggies have a lower environmental impact, using less water and energy.'
Minimal waste: Whole ingredients and local sourcing reduce food waste and emissions.
Efficient cooking: Boiling uses less energy than frying.
Benefits
Lentils: High in protein, fiber, and key nutrients for energy and digestion.
Greek Salad: Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and hydration.
Egg: Healthy fats and protein for muscle repair.
Olive oil & feta: Heart-healthy fats and calcium.
Zesty Lentil Power Plate
Servings:
2
30 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Ingredients
1/2 cup green lentils
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/2 cucumber (diced)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 red onion (sliced)
1 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup feta (crumbled)
2 eggs (boiled 8 min, chilled, peeled)
Pita chips (optional)
Instructions
Boil 1/2 cup lentils in water for 15-20 min, drain.
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, mint, olive oil, salt & pepper in a bowl.
Mix cooked lentils with lemon juice, zest, parsley, cumin.
Divide lentils between 2 bowls, top with salad, feta, and a halved boiled egg (one per bowl).
Add pita chips on the side (optional)
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