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Sesame Quinoa and Lentil Power Bowl

Sesame Quinoa and Lentil Power Bowl Recipe

This incredibly filling and flavourful quinoa power bowl is absolutely perfect. The sesame flavour combined with the roasted vegetables will wow your taste buds. The best part is that you can also serve it as a warm side or turn it into your favourite meal prep. 
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine European
Servings 4 people
Calories 689.3 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Microplane or fine grater
  • Cookie sheets (or sheet pans)
  • Baking mat or parchment paper

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 80 g kale 5 leaves
  • 160 g Brussels sprouts
  • 170 g broccoli
  • 130 g asparagus
  • 100 g red cabbage
  • 100 g carrots
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • Wontons optional
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
  • 1 cup canned lentils
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp coarsely ground salt

Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • Turn on the oven to 425°F
  • Wash and chop the kale. Add the kale to a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and ½ tsp coarsely ground salt and toss to coat. Move the kale to a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and spread it out in one layer.
    80 g kale
  • Cut off the top 5 inches of the asparagus, add to the same bowl used for the kale, and toss with 1 tbsp oil and ¼ tsp coarsely ground salt. Move the asparagus onto the lined cookie sheet and lay it out in one even layer.
    130 g asparagus
  • Wash and slice the broccoli head and Brussels sprouts and again add to the same bowl. Add two tablespoons of oil and ½ tsp coarsely ground salt. Spread everything out in a single layer on another lined cookie sheet.
    160 g Brussels sprouts, 170 g broccoli
  • Place the cookie sheets in the oven and bake the kale and asparagus for 15 minutes. Bake the Brussels sprouts and broccoli for an additional 5 minutes (20 minutes total).
  • Add the quinoa and twice the water to a microwave-safe dish. Cook on 60% power for 20 minutes.
    1 cup quinoa
  • While everything is cooking and baking, slice the cabbage and julienne the carrots, and open the can of lentils.
    100 g red cabbage, 100 g carrots, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 cup canned lentils
  • Make the dressing.
    4 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy, 4 tsp rice vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, 2 cubes ginger, 4 tsp honey, 4 tbsp olive oil
  • If you are serving as a main, place all the ingredients in a bowl.
    Wontons, 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Quinoa and Lentil Power Bowl Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
689.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
46.7
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.5
g
41
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
11.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
27.2
g
Sodium
 
359
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
1030.7
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
57.4
g
19
%
Fiber
 
12.6
g
53
%
Sugar
 
11.4
g
13
%
Protein
 
15.7
g
31
%
Vitamin A
 
7389.5
IU
148
%
Vitamin C
 
111.3
mg
135
%
Calcium
 
179.8
mg
18
%
Iron
 
6.4
mg
36
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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