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Lentil & Olive Mediterranean Bowl

A hearty Mediterranean lunch bowl from your Week 2 FareRx bag - about 35g carb and 14g protein per serving (USDA-estimated).

Hand-drawn illustration of a bowl of brown lentils with kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion
10 min
Total
1
Serves
Easy
Effort
Per serving
215
Cal
14g
Protein
35g
Carbs
13g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
3g
Fat
1g
Sat Fat
150mg
Sodium
660mg
Potassium

Estimated per serving - calculated from USDA FoodData Central and will vary with your portions.

Dietitian’s tip

Lentils bring slow-digesting carbs, fiber, and protein all at once - a steady, blood-sugar-friendly base. A few olives go a long way on flavor and salt.

Heart DiseaseMediterraneanNo-Cook

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cooked lentils
  • 8-10 kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, slivered
  • squeeze of lemon
  • drizzle of olive oil

From your pantry: olive-oil.

Method

  1. 01

    Toss the lentils with the cucumber, red onion, and olives.

  2. 02

    Dress with lemon and olive oil.

Dietitian’s notes

  • A handful of cooked lentils plus a few chopped olives is a fast, no-cook Mediterranean lunch.
  • Brighten it with lemon instead of a salty dressing - the olives bring enough salt.

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