Roasted Beet & Lentil Power Bowl with Walnuts and Herby Yogurt
If you’ve been looking for a nourishing, earthy, and totally satisfying way to eat more beets, this Roasted Beet & Lentil Power Bowl is it. With roasted beets, creamy herbed yogurt, crunchy walnuts, and protein-packed lentils, it’s a colorful celebration of texture and flavor that just happens to be brain-healthy.
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup lentils, cooked
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta, reduced-fat or fat-free
Herby Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, nonfat
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Put beets in a casserole dish with a lid and add about 1/4 cup of water. Cover and roast for 25–30 minutes total.
- Put kale or other greens in a skillet and add about 1/4 cup of water. Cover and let them wilt. Then add a little salt and pepper and a splash of vinegar.
- Stir together all yogurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate.
- To assemble, divide lentils into bowls.
- Top with roasted beets and kale.
- Add walnuts, crumbled feta and red onion.
- Drizzle with herby yogurt sauce or serve it on the side.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with Crunchy chopped Salad with Zippy Dijon-Lemon Dressing.
- Or, serve with a slice of whole grain toast, pita, or quinoa
- Add an egg or a spoon of hummus for extra protein
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Published: Jul 19, 2025