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Fennel & Lentil Bowl With Turmeric-Ginger Vinaigrette

Fennel & Lentil Bowl With Turmeric-Ginger Vinaigrette

Cuisine:World

Course:Sauce

15m prep 10m cook 25m ready

A light and warming bowl featuring lentils and fennel with a turmeric-ginger vinaigrette. Perfect for spring eating, this dish is packed with plant-based protein and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 15 of 20 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
891 cal
Protein
13.7 g
Carbohydrate
87.5 g
Fiber
13.2 g
Sugars
4.25 g
Sodium
59.5 mg
Total fat
38.6 g
Saturated fat
5.41 g
Monounsaturated fat
25.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat
6.1 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 87.5 mg
  • Iron: 6.79 mg
  • Magnesium: 164 mg
  • Phosphorus: 349 mg
  • Potassium: 771 mg
  • Zinc: 2.25 mg

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger, and a pinch of sea salt. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired. Set aside.

  2. Step 2.

    In a medium pot over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 2 cups cooked lentils, ½ cup finely diced fennel bulb, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the fennel is tender and cooked through. Turn off the heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.

  3. Step 3.

    Assemble each bowl with half of the 2 cups roughly chopped spinach, 1 cup cooked millet, the fennel and lentil mixture, 1 cup diced cucumber, and ½ cup sliced radish. Garnish each bowl with a lemon wedge and drizzle with the Turmeric-Ginger Vinaigrette.

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