Lunch
Lentil and feta grain bowl
A warming bowl of puy lentils, bulgur wheat, roasted vegetables and pasteurised feta with a herby dressing.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Portions
- 2
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- First trimester
- Second trimester
- Third trimester
- Vegetarian
- Fibre-rich
- Iron-containing
- High-protein

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Ingredients
For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Cook the bulgur wheat according to the pack instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2. Roast the pepper and courgette in 1 tablespoon of olive oil at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 20 minutes.
- Step 3. Warm the lentils gently in a saucepan.
- Step 4. Mix the bulgur, lentils and roasted vegetables together in a large bowl.
- Step 5. Whisk the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice and parsley, then stir through.
- Step 6. Top with crumbled feta and serve warm or cold.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Milk
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.