Vegan Lentil Power Bowls

Name: Vegan Lentil Power Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups dry green or brown lentils; 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 cups baby spinach; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 3 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp warm water; 1 clove garlic, minced

Protein-packed vegan bowls with seasoned lentils, roasted sweet potato, and tahini dressing. 28g plant protein for serious muscle-gain fuel.

PROTEIN 28g

CALORIES 480

P:E RATIO 5.8

TIME 45m

YIELD 4

Vibrant vegan power bowl with seasoned green lentils, roasted sweet potato cubes, chickpeas, baby spinach, avocado, and creamy tahini drizzle

P:E 5.8

ELITE DENSITY

1.5 cups dry green or brown lentils HIGH FIBER

2 large sweet potatoes, cubed CARB BASE

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed FLAVOR

4 cups baby spinach HIGH FIBER

1 avocado, sliced PRODUCE

2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR

1 tsp cumin FLAVOR

1 tsp smoked paprika FLAVOR

Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR

3 tbsp tahini FLAVOR

2 tbsp lemon juice FLAVOR

1 tbsp maple syrup FLAVOR

2 tbsp warm water FLAVOR

1 clove garlic, minced FLAVOR

Storage: Store bowls (without avocado) for up to 5 days. Keep dressing separate. Add avocado fresh.
Batching: Green lentils hold their shape better than red lentils — important for bowls where you want texture.
Reheat: Microwave for 2 minutes. Add fresh avocado and drizzle tahini after reheating.

EXECUTION STEPS

THE MACRO PREP

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

While sweet potatoes roast, cook lentils: rinse and add to a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain excess water.

THE MACRO PREP

Season lentils with smoked paprika, salt, and remaining olive oil.

STEP 5

Make tahini dressing: whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

STEP 6

Assemble bowls: lentils, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, baby spinach, and avocado. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

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Vegan Lentil Power Bowls

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