10/03/2026
Black Lentil and Harissa Veggie Bowl
๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅฃ A hearty, colorful bowl packed with earthy black lentils, roasted vegetables, fluffy grains, and smoky harissa! โจ Fresh herbs and a creamy lemon drizzle bring everything together for a satisfying meal. ๐ฅ๐ฟ
Ingredients:
1 cup black lentils (beluga lentils), rinsed
2 ยฝ cups vegetable broth
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp harissa paste
1 tsp ground cumin
ยฝ tsp smoked paprika
ยฝ tsp salt
ยผ tsp black pepper
2 cups baby spinach
ยผ cup fresh parsley, chopped
ยผ cup pumpkin seeds
Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Lemon-Tahini Drizzle:
ยผ cup tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
2โ3 tbsp warm water
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
๐ซ Combine the black lentils and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain any excess liquid. โ 20โ25 minutes
๐ฅ Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). Toss the sweet potato, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. โ 5 minutes
๐ฅ Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast until tender and lightly caramelized, tossing halfway through. โ 20โ25 minutes
๐ถ๏ธ Stir the remaining olive oil with the harissa paste. Toss the warm cooked lentils with the harissa mixture until evenly coated. โ 3 minutes
๐ฅฃ Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and warm water until smooth and creamy. Add a little more water if needed. โ 3 minutes
๐ฟ Divide the cooked quinoa among bowls. Add the harissa lentils, roasted vegetables, and baby spinach. Drizzle with lemon-tahini sauce and garnish with parsley and pumpkin seeds. โ 5 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 490 kcal | Servings: 4 servings