High-Protein Sweet Potato & Lentil Buddha Bowl
A nutritious meal packed with protein and flavor, featuring sweet potatoes, lentils, and fresh spinach, drizzled with tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook the lentils according to the package instructions until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and water to make the dressing.
- Layer the roasted sweet potatoes, lentils, and fresh spinach in serving bowls. Drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This Buddha bowl can be served as a complete meal. Feel free to top it with avocado, nuts, or seeds for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg