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Lentil Nugget & Crispy Quinoa Nourish Bowl

This high-protein, high-fibre nourish bowl is full of colour, texture and flavour. We’re using our Cuisinart TriZone Airfryer to cook crispy spiced quinoa, golden lentil nuggets, and perfectly roasted turmeric cauliflower & kale, all in one go. Finished with creamy avocado, tangy crimson sauerkraut and crunchy seeds, each bowl provides approx. 25 g protein and 26 g fibre per serving.

Takes 45 minutes

Serves 3

Ingredients
 

Lentil Nuggets (Protein Boosted)

  • 1 x 400g 2 cups can of cooked green/brown lentils (250g or 1 ½ cup net weight), drained
  • 1 x 400g 2 cups can of cooked chickpeas (250g or 1 ½ cup net weight), drained
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 60 g rolled oats ½ cup
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil

Crispy Spiced Quinoa

  • 200 g cooked quinoa 1¼ cups, well drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

Turmeric Cauliflower & Kale

  • 1 small cauliflower 600 g, cut into florets
  • 80 g curly kale tough stems removed
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper

Avocado Cream

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ½ tsp salt

To Serve

  • 120 g crimson sauerkraut ¾ cup
  • 30 g mixed seeds pumpkin, sesame, sunflower
  • Fresh herbs parsley or coriander, finely chopped

Instructions
 

Make the Lentil Nuggets

  • Mash lentils roughly in a large bowl — keep some texture.
  • Stir in oats, flaxseed, nutritional yeast, onion, garlic, spices, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Form into small oval nuggets.
  • Brush or spray lightly with olive oil.
  • Airfry in one TriZone basket at 180°C for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

Make the Crispy Spiced Quinoa

  • Toss cooked quinoa with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt.
  • Spread thinly in a separate airfryer zone.
  • Airfry at 180°C for 30 minutes, shaking every 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.

Roast Turmeric Cauliflower & Kale

  • Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Airfry at 180°C for 30 minutes, until tender and golden at the edges.
  • Add kale for the final 4–5 minutes, allowing it to crisp slightly without burning.

Make Avocado Cream

  • Blend avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
  • Add water or plant yoghurt gradually until drizzleable.

Assemble the Nourish Bowl

  • Place roasted turmeric cauliflower & kale as the base in each bowl.
  • Spoon over crispy spiced quinoa.
  • Nestle lentil nuggets on top.
  • Drizzle generously with avocado cream.
  • Add a small mound of crimson sauerkraut.
  • Finish with fresh herbs and 10 g seeds per bowl (remaining can be sprinkled).
  • This is a super filling, colourful, and nourishing meal that works beautifully for meal prep or a weekend treat.
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