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Pesto Grilled Veggie Power Bowl with Italian Seasoned Lentils
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Italian Lentil Salad (with Pesto Grilled Veggies)

Grilled pesto veggie bowl is packed with italian flavor and protein.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: main dish, salad bowl, side dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Italian Lentil Salad (with Pesto Grilled Veggies)
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Sarah Hayes

Ingredients

Italian Seasoned Lentils

  • 1/2 cup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp veggie bouillon
  • 1/4 t. garlic salt
  • 1. t.
  • pinch of pepper

Pesto Grilled Vegetables

  • 16 oz brussel sprouts, halved and slightly steamed
  • 1 summer squash, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 Tblsp

Italian Salad Dressing (optional)

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tblsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tsp minced white onion
  • 2 tsp minced red onion
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp each of basil, oregano, marjoram
  • pinch of garlic pepper and red pepper flakes

Assemble Power Bowl

  • Mixed Salad Greens
  • Italian Lentils
  • Grilled Veggies with Pesto
  • Greek Olives (optional)
  • Cucumbers (optional)
  • (optional)
  • Cooked baby potatoes or sweet potato would also be yummy!

Instructions

Italian Seasoned Lentils

  • Rinse lentils. Combine lentils, water and bouillon in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover pot with lid. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Keep an eye on the lentils - it is my experience that you will need to add more water as they near being done.
  • After lentils are done cooking, stir in your italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Pesto Grilled Veggies

  • Halve brussel sprouts. Place in microwavable bowl with small amount of water and steam for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Put all veggies in large bowl including your steamed brussel sprouts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Spray grill pan with cooking spray. Grill over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring 1 - 2 times. Remove from grill, put back in bowl, gently toss with pesto.

Italian Salad Dressing

  • Combine all ingredients in salad dressing jar. Shake to combine. This really tastes best when made a few hours in advance!

Assemble Power Bowl

  • Place fresh greens in salad bowl.
  • Top with lentils, pesto veggies and a drizzle of dressing.

Notes

  • If you are not grilling your vegetables, alternately you could roast them at 400 for 40 - 45 minutes. You do not need to steam your brussel sprouts if you opt to roast them.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal