Nourishing Salad Bowls

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

¾ cup (150 g) dried green lentils
1 ½ cup (360 ml) vegetable stock
15 oz (425 g) baby potatoes
9 oz (260 g) asparagus spears
8 cups (600 g) mixed green lettuce
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
½ red onion
4 tbsp balsamic salad dressing (or dressing of choice)

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

340

Fats

9 g

Protein

14 g

Carbs

48 g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Remove tough ends from bottom of asparagus spears (approximately 1 inch) and chop baby potatoes in half. Thinly slice onions and set aside.
  • Rinse green lentils and place into medium-sized saucepan with vegetable stock and pinch of salt and pepper. Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer, cover with lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While lentils cook, toss asparagus in olive oil with pinch of salt and pepper and place on lined baking sheet. Repeat same steps with potatoes.
  • Place potatoes in oven. Let cook for 10 minutes, then add asparagus to oven. Cook both for 10 minutes.
  • Once lentils are done, drain any excess liquid.
  • To serve, place mixed greens into 4 serving bowls or onto serving platter. Top with warm asparagus, potatoes, onions, chopped dill, and lentils. Drizzle with salad dressing and serve immediately.