Veggies and Sweet Potato Lentil Bowl

Veggies and sweet potato lentil bowl is a snack which is a perfect treat to your taste buds. It is easy to prepare yet nutritious snack to try your hands upon.

Nutritional benefits –

Sweet potatoes are a healthy option instead of potatoes. They are rich in Fiber, vitamin B and Vitamin C. Black gram is a pulse which is rich in its protein and calcium content. It also contains some amount of fiber as well. Quinoa is high fiber, high protein and gluten free grain which provides you with major health benefits.

Ingredients –

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 20 grams of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 20 grams of quinoa
• 1 teaspoon of lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 20 grams onion, finely diced
• 20 grams tomato, finely diced
• 20 grams cucumber, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
• 5 grams oil

Calorie count-

Calories- 213.9 kcal
Protein- 7.5 grams
Carbohydrates- 30.4 grams
Fat- 6.2 grams

Method –

1. Firstly, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease the baking tray and place the sweet potatoes, black beans and quinoa into a casserole dish and put it into the oven for 55-65 minutes covered with foil.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat and Saute onions, tomatoes and cucumber for 5 minutes then add the spices and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Then remove from the oven and mix these saute vegetables and spices and cook for a few more minutes.
5. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and enjoy!!

Over to you-

So try this healthy and filling dish, which will satisfy your taste buds along with providing you with essential nutrients.