"This bowl is named after those kitchen-sink cookies. It’s proof that flavorful dinners can be made from the random bits in your pantry. When you eat this meal, I hope you’re reminded of the great potential behind those cabinet doors and that simple food can be so satisfying. A bowl of leafy legumes and vegetables is as good excuse as any to eat a bready side, like buttered naan or fluffy pita. In fact, you’ll need it to complete this meal. That and a bottle of wine, too."
Kitchen Sink Lentil Bowls
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Details
Prep time 10mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
Recipe
For the Caramelized Roasted Carrots
- 6 large carrots, peeled, cut into 4-inch sticks, and halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/ 2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Lentils
- 1 cup dried green lentils
- 1/ 2 bay leaf
- 3/ 4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- 1/ 4 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 1/ 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/ 4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/ 4 teaspoon kosher salt
To Serve
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 tablespoons curly parsley, or cilantro, freshly chopped (optional)
- 4 pieces naan, or pita, warmed up, optinal
Method
Step 1
To make the carrots, preheat oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, add water to just below the bottom of the basket and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, reduce the heat to medium, and cover to steam for 5 minutes. Remove the carrots, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes, stir, and roast for 10-15 more minutes or until beginning to char. Add salt if needed.
Step 2
Meanwhile make the lentils. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a very low simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are just tender and the water is absorbed.
Step 3
To make the yogurt tahini sauce, stir together all ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 4
To assemble the bowls, divide the lentils between 4 bowls. Top with arugula and roasted carrots. Add a generous dollop of yogurt tahini sauce. Garnish with parsley/cilantro, if using. Serve with warm naan.