Lentil Nourish Bowl

Healthy vegan bowl with roasted potatoes, roasted onion and carrot, lentils, kale and gravy.

5 from 7 votes

This hearty lentil nourish bowl is the ultimate cozy Fall and Winter meal. It's filling, high in protein and fibre and easy to make with simple whole-food ingredients.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

For the Bowls

1 cup uncooked green lentils
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
4 carrots peeled and chopped
1 red onion peeled and chopped into slices
1 1/4 tsp olive oil divided
6 cups finely chopped kale
3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
4 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

For the Miso Gravy

1 1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp brown rice flour
2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Cook the green lentils according to package instructions or combine lentils and 2 cups water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a light simmer. Cook 17-20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain off any excess water.
Add potatoes to a large baking sheet with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands to coat. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender, puffy and browned.
Add the carrot and onion to a separate baking sheet with 1/2 tsp oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Add all of the miso gravy ingredients to a small pot on the stovetop. Whisk frequently over medium heat until it thickens, about 6-7 minutes.
Add the garlic to a large skillet with remaining 1/4 tsp oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add the kale and 1 tbsp water. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until the kale is dark green and softened.
Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked lentils, potato, carrot and onion and kale between 4 servings. Sprinkle each with 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds. Drizzle each with desired amount of miso gravy.

Notes

Assembled bowls can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It's suggested to store the miso gravy separately but it can be added in advance. Add miso gravy to the bowls before reheating. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

You may have extra miso gravy. It can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days for other uses.

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