Lentil & Quinoa Power Bowl

Nutrition breakdown

At 450 calories it sits in the sweet spot for a satisfying lunch that still leaves plenty of room for the rest of your meals. Its 24g of protein is a solid contribution toward the 0.7–1g per pound of bodyweight most active people aim for across a day. It leans toward carbohydrate (58% of calories), which makes it a good choice around workouts when your muscles actually want that glycogen. That works out to about 5.3g of protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "filling per calorie" one meal is against another.

Why this lunch works

This lunch earns its place because it proves a plant-forward plate can still hit real protein numbers, not just salad; and it stays gluten-free without any specialty ingredients. Built around lentils, quinoa, spinach, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, it's the kind of simple, repeatable meal that makes a healthy diet feel automatic rather than like a project.

Tips & variations

• Prep ahead: double the lentils and cook once to have two servings ready — batching is the single biggest time-saver for staying consistent.
• Bump the protein: add an egg, a scoop of Greek yogurt or a few extra grams of your protein source to push it over 30g if this is your main meal.
• Season boldly: plant proteins soak up flavour, so don't be shy with spice, acid and salt — it's the difference between "healthy" and "actually crave it".
• Track it in one tap: log Lentil & Quinoa Power Bowl in FitScan and its 450 calories and 24g protein count straight toward your daily macros.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lentil & Quinoa Power Bowl?

One serving of Lentil & Quinoa Power Bowl has 450 calories, with 24g protein, 65g carbs and 11g fat.

Is Lentil & Quinoa Power Bowl good for weight loss?

It can be — its 450 calories make it easy to fit into a calorie deficit while staying full, which is exactly what sustainable fat loss needs. Portion it to your target and pair it with plenty of vegetables.

Can I meal-prep Lentil & Quinoa Power Bowl in advance?

Most of these ingredients — lentils, quinoa, spinach, cherry tomatoes, olive oil — hold up well for a day or two in the fridge. Store components separately and combine just before eating so nothing goes soggy.