🥗 Roasted Veggie Lentil Bowl with Cashew Cream Curry Sauce 🍛✨
🌟 Packed with vibrant roasted veggies, hearty lentils, and a luscious cashew cream curry sauce, this bowl is a flavor explosion in every bite. It’s wholesome, filling, and perfect for a plant-based meal that feels indulgent! 🥦🍠
Ingredients
For the Roasted Veggies:
🥕 1 cup carrots, diced
🍠 1 cup sweet potatoes, cubed
🥦 1 cup broccoli florets
🫛 1 cup cauliflower florets
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🌿 1 tsp cumin
🌶️ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lentils:
🥄 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
💧 3 cups water or vegetable broth
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 Salt, to taste
For the Cashew Cream Curry Sauce:
🌰 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour or boiled for 10 minutes
🥛 3/4 cup water (adjust for consistency)
🍛 1 tsp curry powder
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
🌶️ Pinch of chili powder (optional, for heat)
Optional Garnishes:
🌿 Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
🥄 Toasted seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
🍋 Lemon wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Lentils:
In a medium pot, combine lentils, water or broth, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Roast the Vegetables:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and golden.
3️⃣ Prepare the Cashew Cream Curry Sauce:
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with water, curry powder, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and chili powder (if using).
Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Divide the cooked lentils among bowls as the base. Add a generous portion of roasted vegetables on top.
Drizzle with the cashew cream curry sauce.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, toasted seeds, or extra chili powder for added flavor. Serve with a wedge of lemon for a zesty finish.
🌟 This Roasted Veggie Lentil Bowl with Cashew Cream Curry Sauce is a comforting, flavorful, and nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal. Enjoy the balance of textures, spices, and creamy goodness in every bite! 🥦🍠
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