Last Updated on April 8, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl is a healthy, vegan, & easy-to-make recipe. Massaged kale gets topped with roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, fiber-filled lentils, cooked cauliflower rice, creamy avocado, savory tahini dressing, & omega-rich hemp seeds. It’s the perfect plant-based meal to enjoy on a busy weeknight evening!

Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with kale, cauliflower rice, broccoli florets, avocado, savory tahini dressing, and hemp seeds, with a fork in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

Regardless of what day of the week it is, nourish bowl night is here & tastier than ever. To say the least, this Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl will definitely hit the spot.

Not only is this plant-based meal super flavorful, but it’s super straightforward to put together, created with healthy ingredients, & meal prep approved.

Even if you do need to swap some ingredients based on what you have on hand, the end result will leave you, as well as your tastebuds feeling so good!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Vegan Nourish Bowl Recipe

Full of Flavor & Loaded with Nutrition: Just because this plant-based bowl is created with healthy ingredients, doesn’t mean that there is a lack of taste. In fact, each bite will have you digging in for more!
Quick & Easy: This vegan bowl comes together in under 45 minutes.
Great for Meal Prep: This Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl stores well in the fridge, making it the perfect vegan recipe to meal prep for healthy dinners throughout the week.

Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl Recipe with kale, cauliflower rice, broccoli florets, avocado, savory tahini dressing, and hemp seeds, with a fork in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

Ingredients

Organic Lentils: Lentils are full of fiber & packed with protein. I used organic green lentils, but brown would work!
Organic Sweet Potato: For some heartiness! I used a garnet sweet potato in case you’re curious.
Organic Broccoli Florets: Fresh or frozen broccoli, but if it isn’t available, swap for organic brussel sprouts.
Organic Cauliflower Rice: We’ll be using cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Cauliflower rice isn’t technically rice, but it looks like rice. You can find organic pre-made cauliflower rice at your local health foods store.
Organic Kale: For the base of our nourish bowl. However, any greens that you have on hand will work!
Organic Savory Tahini Dressing: My tahini dressing is creamy, citrusy, & super savory. It complements this nourish bowl perfectly. Don’t leave it out!
Organic Toppings: Sliced avocado & a sprinkle of hemp seeds, adds some extra healthy fats + nutrients.

How To Make

Lentils. Prepare the lentils according to package instructions.
Roasted Vegetables. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add the vegetables to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Toss with the avocado oil & seasonings. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Cauliflower Rice. In a skillet, defrost & warm the cauliflower rice.
Kale. Add the kale to a large mixing bowl along with the fresh lemon juice. Massage with clean hands for 1 – 2 minutes to soften the kale.
Savory Tahini Dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the water a little at a time until a semi-thick, pourable dressing is achieved.
Assemble. Divide the massaged kale between bowls. Pair with the warm cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, & cooked lentils. Top with the sliced avocado, a drizzle of the tahini dressing, & a sprinkle of hemp seeds. Enjoy!

Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl Ingredients with cauliflower rice and broccoli florets, on a marble counter.

Tips for Making this Vegan Nourish Bowl Perfectly

Always Massage the Kale. Trust me on this one. Kale leaves can be very tough & chewy if not massaged. So, make sure to massage the kale leaves for at least 2 minutes – you’ll get a nice hand workout in.
Organic Cauliflower Rice: You can find organic pre-made cauliflower rice at your local health foods store.
Organic Vegetables: Roast up some more vegetables, such as brussel sprouts, beets, or asparagus.

Storing & Reheating

As mentioned above, this Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl is the perfect vegan recipe for healthy leftovers & meal prep!

Fridge Storage. Transfer ingredients to separate air-tight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the lentils, veggies, & cauliflower rice, to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the kale & remaining toppings.

Vegan Lentil & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with kale, cauliflower rice, broccoli florets, avocado, savory tahini dressing, and hemp seeds, with a fork in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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Author: Christin Gillespie
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 35
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

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Always opt for organic ingredients.

LENTILS

1 cup dry green lentils
3 cups spring water

ROASTED VEGGIES

1 large sweet potato, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
2 tsp avocado oil
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

KALE

2 cups kale, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

SAVORY TAHINI DRESSING

¼ cup raw tahini
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
Spring water, to thin

BOWLS

2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
Avocado(s), sliced
2 tbsp hemp seeds

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Instructions

Lentils. Prepare the lentils according to package instructions.
Roasted Vegetables. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add the vegetables to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Toss with the avocado oil & seasonings. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Cauliflower Rice. In a skillet, defrost & warm the cauliflower rice.
Kale. Add the kale to a large mixing bowl along with the fresh lemon juice. Massage with clean hands for 1 – 2 minutes to soften the kale.
Savory Tahini Dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the water a little at a time until a semi-thick, pourable dressing is achieved.
Assemble. Divide the massaged kale between bowls. Pair with the warm cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, & cooked lentils. Top with the sliced avocado, a drizzle of the tahini dressing, & a sprinkle of hemp seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

Always Massage the Kale. Trust me on this one. Kale leaves can be very tough & chewy if not massaged. So, make sure to massage the kale leaves for at least 2 minutes – you’ll get a nice hand workout in.

Organic Cauliflower Rice: You can find organic pre-made cauliflower rice at your local health foods store.

Organic Vegetables: Roast up some more vegetables, such as brussel sprouts, beets, or asparagus.

Storing & Reheating: Transfer ingredients to separate air-tight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the lentils, veggies, & cauliflower rice, to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the kale & remaining toppings.