Romesco Lentil Buddha Bowl with Roasted Zucchini and Brown Rice
This roasted dish pairs brown rice, cooked with lentils, cooked and drained, zucchini, sliced into half-moons and roasted red peppers, drained. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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181g brown rice, cooked223 kcal
127g lentils, cooked and drained147 kcal
181g zucchini, sliced into half-moons31 kcal
36g arugula9 kcal
54g roasted red peppers, drained17 kcal
22g almond butter135 kcal
9g sherry vinegar2 kcal
9g olive oil80 kcal
0.91 tsp (2g) smoked paprika6 kcal
11g pumpkin seeds3 kcal
Cooking instructions
zucchiniroasted red peppersolive oilsmoked paprika
Heat oven to 425F. Toss zucchini with 2 tsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast 15-18 minutes until browned.
brown ricelentils
Warm lentils and brown rice (microwave or in a small pan with a splash of water).
roasted red peppersalmond buttersherry vinegar
Whisk romesco-style dressing: stir roasted red pepper, almond butter, sherry vinegar, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp water to thin if needed.
brown ricelentilszucchiniarugula
Assemble bowl: brown rice and lentils as the base, add roasted zucchini and arugula.
pumpkin seeds
Drizzle with romesco dressing and finish with pumpkin seeds.
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