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Lentil and Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Parsnip


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  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2-3 1x

Ingredients

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  • 56 parsnip
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 1,5 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup of beluga lentils
  • 1,5 cups of cooked quinoa
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 orange, juice
  • 1/4 head of red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups of lettuce of your choice
  • 1 apple
  • handful of fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • salt, pepper

For the sauce

  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp tomato pure
  • pinch of smoked paprika
  • salt, pepper


Instructions

  1. Peel parsnips and cut them into smaller pieces. Toss them with lime juice, thyme, salt and pepper, and bake at 200°C/400ºF for about 25-35 minutes.
  2. Cook lentils for 15-20 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool a bit.
  3. Add cabbage, vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon and 1/4 cup of water to a pan and cook for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and cabbage is slightly softened.
  4. Meanwhile mix together cooked quinoa, orange juice and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. For the sauce add all sauce ingredients to a blender and process until creamy. Add a few tablespoons of water if too thick.
  6. To assemble the bowls spiralize or thinly slice apple. Divide lettuce, apple, quinoa, cabbage, roasted parsnip and lentils between 2 or 3 serving bowls and top with sauce, hemp seeds and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Salad, Main
  • Cuisine: Vegan