Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Lentil Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Lentil Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

When I haven’t planned dinner in advance (aka meal planning) and I’m crunched for time...

When I haven’t planned dinner in advance (aka meal planning) and I’m crunched for time and don’t want to run downstairs to the grocery store, I’ll make a bowl.

Bowls are an easy way to pack in many flavors, nutrients, colors, and textures. I love bowl meals because you can just pack in whatever flavors you want or whatever you have left in your fridge and magically, once it’s in bowl form, it tastes delicious!

Seriously, I feel like bowls have magical powers.

Bowl meals also make you feel like a boss in the kitchen. There’s no fancy cooking skills required, just a skillet and a bowl. Long story short, I’m a big fan of bowl meals and today, I’m sharing one with you that I originally put on Instagram and everyone asked for the recipe!

Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Lentil Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

Since I’m trying to make more everyday recipes, I figured this was a good place to start: something I literally whipped up in 20 minutes for dinner.

Things I always have in my pantry are lentils and sweet potatoes. I’m never at a loss for dinner ideas, because at the very least, I know I have a vitamin-packed veggie and a heart-healthy protein (lentils.) Top with avocado (which I always have in my fridge) and a green (I had leftover brussels sprouts from this recipe), and voila: a meal in minutes!

I served Lu’s with two fried eggs, because he doesn’t like eating things without a sauce. Personally, I don’t think this bowl needs a sauce, especially because the kale and brussels sprouts are packed with a salty soy sauce punch.

Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Lentil Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

However you enjoy this bowl, let me know – would you like to see more recipes like this?

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Nutritional Information & Recipe

Weight Watchers SmartPoints*: 7 points

*These points were calculated using the official Weight Watchers SmartPoints calculator. We are in no way affiliated with Weight Watchers, we are providing this information based on popular demand.

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Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Lentil Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dry brown lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 large avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced

Instructions

  • Cook the lentils: place lentils in a saucepot with 1 cup of water and a bay leaf. Bring to a boil and once boiling, lower to a simmer and let cook for 10-15 minutes or until lentils are tender and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, shred the brussels sprouts: slice the tough bottoms off and place into a food processor and pulse until shredded. Then, peel and spiralize the sweet potato with Blade D and trim the noodles.
  • Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, coat with cooking spray and add in the sweet potato noodles and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until wilted, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, coat with cooking spray and add the brussels sprouts and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until they turn bright green and begin to brown. Add in the kale and cook another 3 minutes until kale is wilted. Add the soy sauce, and toss to combine.
  • Divide the kale mixture into two bowls, add the lentils, sweet potato noodles and top with avocado.

Brussels Sprouts, Kale, & Lentil Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl

with love, Ali

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  • I thought you were not supposed to put avocado in the fridge?
    • Once it's sliced open, you need to refrigerate it!
  • I love recipes like this! I usually meal plan and cook everything for the week on Sunday night, but for the times when I just need to throw something together quick, this is perfect.
  • Oh, yes, Ali — I'm always delighted to see simple recipes like this one. I make similar dishes myself, but you give me new ideas for varying them in interesting ways.
  • I like the idea of topping this with a fried egg. I think my hubby would prefer that, and so would I. In fact, if I had a wee bit of crispy bacon or pancetta.... mmmmm. Gotta stock up on lentils , as you've recently posted 2 good recipes using lentils that I want to try.
  • In your recipes, it sounds like you don't cover the lentils when you cook them. Is that right? I haven't done lentils that much and would like to know the best way to cook them. Thanks.
  • Hi Ali! I love your site and recipes and inspiration. I bought the inspiralizer as a present for myself. However the suction doesn't work on my countertops. Help?!
    • Hi Stephanie, If you're running into any issues with your Inspiralizer, email me - [email protected] - I'm always happy to help find a fix or offer a replacement!!
    • Try wetting the counter & suction cups then press & hold so all cups have a few seconds to grab hold.
      • There are no suction cups on the Inspiralizer, Beth! Not sure which kind of spiralizer you're talking about...