Meal prepping is such a great habit to get into. It saves you money and you're guaranteed to have a nutritious and yummy meal for your work week. I love the ritual of meal-prepping as it makes me feel so much more grounded and ready to tackle my set at the hospital!
These bowls are super easy to make and only take about 45 minutes to prepare everything. They are also super cost effective, ringing in at just above $3/bowl when you buy your quinoa + lentils in bulk. (Prices based off Save on Foods current prices for bulk + produce).
Nutritionally, they are also a win! 17 g of protein, ~450 calories, and a substantial amount of your daily fibre, these bowls are sure to keep you going all shift! The fat (+ therefore calories) can also be reduced if you eliminate/reduce the olive oil used to bake the veggies. Feel free to also steam the veggies for a fat-free meal.
Protein for this bowl can further be increased by doubling the amount of lentils prepped + added to each portion or by sprinkling on some hemp seeds which ring in at a wonderful 10 g/3 tbsp.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup lentils
- 1.5 cups Brussels sprouts, quartered
- 1/4 purple cabbage, sliced
- 2 ears corn, kernels sliced off
- 1/2 large yam, cubed
- 2 large handfuls spinach, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1-1.5 cups water
- pinch dried rosemary
- pinch dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- balsamic glaze (optional)
Steps:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400°.
2. Bring quinoa to a boil with 3 cups water. Turn down to a simmer + cover for 15 mins.
3. Bring 1 cup lentils + 1.5 cups water to a boil with the rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt + pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover for ~15 mins, or until lentils are cooked fully. Stir occasionally.
4. Prep veggies as above, lay on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt + pepper. Roast until golden brown, flip once halfway through cooking. Note - corn + cabbage will take a shorter amount of time to roast. Put them together on a tray and remove about 5-7 mins earlier than the yams + Brussels sprouts.
5. Assemble bowls in your meal-prep containers. Garnish with balsamic glaze if you wish.
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Hope you enjoyed this recipe + you have a wonderful work week filled with yummy food!
Light + love, Antheia.
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