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High-Fiber Recipes

Discover practical, fiber-rich recipes featuring vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. These meals are designed to help you include more fiber-rich foods as part of a balanced eating pattern while keeping meals satisfying, flavorful, and practical.

Disclaimer: These recipes are provided for general educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as medical or individualized nutrition advice. Individual nutritional needs may vary based on age, health conditions, medications, allergies, and other factors. Consult your physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual needs.

Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Bowl

Lentil bowl with roasted broccoli, carrots, zucchini, red pepper and red onion

Category: High-Fiber Recipes
Servings: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cooked brown or green lentils, drained

  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium carrot, sliced

  • 1 cup broccoli florets

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Place the zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli on a baking sheet.

  3. Toss the vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

  4. Roast for approximately 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

  5. Meanwhile, warm the cooked lentils.

  6. Divide the lentils between two bowls.

  7. Top with the roasted vegetables.

  8. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.

  9. Serve warm.

Nutrition Note

Lentils, vegetables, and other plant foods in this recipe provide dietary fiber. Lentils also provide plant protein, folate, iron, potassium, and other nutrients.

Tip: If someone is not accustomed to eating a high-fiber diet, increasing fiber gradually and drinking adequate fluids may help improve tolerance.

Food Safety

If using canned lentils, drain and rinse them before use. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container.

Disclaimer

This recipe is provided for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as individualized medical or nutrition advice. Nutritional needs and dietary restrictions vary.

Recipe developed for Healthy Habits Coaching — healthyhabitssimply.com

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