Lentil + Roasted Veggie Bowl with Gut-Loving Greens + Cherry Tomatoes

The Gut-Loving Lentil Bowl You’ll Actually Want to Eat

If you’ve ever been told to “eat more fiber” but didn’t know where to start—this bowl is it. It’s simple, cozy, and loaded with plant-based ingredients that nourish your microbiome. Lentils, garlic, onions, and dark leafy greens are some of the most powerful prebiotics out there. When we feed our good gut bugs, they do beautiful things in return: smoother digestion, balanced mood, and even better energy. This meal brings that science to your fork—no supplements required.

Lentil + Roasted Veggie Bowl with Gut-Loving Greens + Cherry Tomatoes

Serves 2–3

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked lentils (brown or green)

• 1 small sweet potato, diced

• 1/2 red onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, whole or smashed

• 1 small zucchini, chopped

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole or halved

• 1–2 cups dark leafy greens (kale, arugula, or spinach)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional toppings: tahini drizzle, pumpkin seeds, fermented kraut or kimchi

Instructions:

1. Roast the Veggies:

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato, red onion, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and garlic with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once, until golden and tender.

2. Warm the Lentils:

   Reheat cooked lentils in a small pan with a splash of water or broth. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Sauté or Wilt the Greens:

   Add greens to a pan with a bit of olive oil, or steam briefly until just wilted. Arugula can be added raw for a peppery bite.

4. Assemble:

   In a bowl, layer lentils, roasted veggies (with those juicy tomatoes!), and greens. Drizzle with tahini, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, or top with kraut or kimchi.

5. Enjoy:

   Eat warm, mix it up, and feed your gut some serious love.

This is the kind of meal that works on repeat. It’s flexible, batch-friendly, and the fiber variety is exactly what your gut thrives on. Try swapping in cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, or any other veg you have on hand. Your microbes don’t care about perfection—they just want the plants.

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