Lentils With Roasted Beets

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Ingredients

  • 4 small beets
  • 1 12 cups lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 small onion, peeled and left whole
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • chopped scallions or parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Wrap each beet separately in aluminum foil.
  2. Place in a baking dish and roast in a preheated 375F oven until tender, about 1 hour.
  3. Rinse lentils under cold running water to remove dust.
  4. Combine in a large pot with 3 cups water, onion, garlic and bay leaf.
  5. Place over medium het until boiling; reduce to low, cover and simmer until almost all the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
  6. Add more water if they start to look dry before getting tender.
  7. Remove and discard onion, garlic and bay leaf.
  8. Unwrap beets and remove skins.
  9. Cut in large dice (about 1/2") and add to lentils.
  10. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with good olive oil and garnish with scallions or parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

500 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 46.1g 17% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10036.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 389.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 93.3mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 18.2mg 20% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 258.3mg 20% DV
Iron 13.7mg 76% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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