Mediterranean-Inspired Lentil Bowl

Mediterranean-Inspired Lentil Bowl

Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: lentils
Pulse Type: Lentils
Specialty Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup farro cooked
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 
  • 4 tbsp hummus
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • cup kalamata olives 
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lemon juiced

Instructions

  1. Cook brown lentils: add lentils to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 17-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until lentils are tender, but not mushy. Drain excess water and set aside.

  2. Prepare Mediterranean bowls: divide cooked farro and lentils between two bowls. Top with pickled red onions, hummus, feta cheese, cucumber, and olives.

  3. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and drizzle each bowl with a tablespoon of olive oil and squeeze of fresh lemon. Enjoy!

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