Hearty Lentil & Root Veggie Bake with Feta
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Hearty Lentil & Root Veggie Bake with Feta

This comforting plant-forward traybake combines earthy root vegetables and protein-packed lentils, all roasted with a hint of warm spices and creamy feta. It's incredibly satisfying and provides essential fibre and calcium, supporting your gut and bone health gracefully.

65 min total25 min prep40 min cookServes 428g protein9g fibre

Ingredients

  • Butternut squash, peeled and cubed400 g
  • Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed300 g
  • Carrots, peeled and roughly chopped200 g
  • Red onion, cut into wedges1
  • Cooked green or puy lentils, drained400 g can
  • Feta cheese, crumbled100 g
  • Olive oil2 tbsp
  • Cumin powder1 tsp
  • Coriander powder1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika0.5 tsp
  • Salt0.5 tsp
  • Black pepper0.25 tsp
  • Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)2 tbsp

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and red onion.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin powder, coriander powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat.

  4. 4

    Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.

  5. 5

    Roast for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are starting to soften and caramelise.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven, add the cooked lentils to the tray, and gently mix them in with the roasted vegetables.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.

  8. 8

    Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the feta is lightly golden and the lentils are heated through.

  9. 9

    Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Tags

plant-forwardfibre-richgut-friendlywarm-spicescalcium-richbone-support