Vegan Mediterranean Bowl
A hearty and refreshing Vegan Mediterranean Bowl loaded with flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, grilled
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Perfectly grill the eggplant: Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until tender.
- Cook your lentils: Rinse dried lentils and boil in water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Prepare the veggies: Dice cucumber, finely chop red onion, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Mix it all together: In a bowl, combine grilled eggplant, cooked lentils, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently.
- Plate up: Serve in a bowl garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This bowl is versatile; you can mix up the veggies and grains based on your preference. Add vegan feta for extra flavor or serve on a bed of quinoa for added heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, Mediterranean, healthy, lentils, eggplant, bowl