Roasted Roots & Lentil Balance Bowl
Category: Lunch / Dinner | Serves: 2 | Time: 30 minutes
A Nourishing, Plant-Powered Bowl to Support Gut Health, Hormones and Energy
Looking for a high fibre, gut health recipe that actually feels satisfying and indulgent? This Roasted Roots & Lentil Balance Bowl is packed with fibre, plant diversity and healthy fats, designed to support digestion, balance blood sugar and keep you full for hours.
Think comfort food, but working with your body, not against it.
Struggling with intolerances? This recipe is gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, egg and yeast-free. You're welcome
Ingredients
For the bowl:
1 medium sweet potato, cubed
½ cauliflower, in florets
1 small red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
1 tin lentils, drained
Handful spinach or rocket
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Tahini-lemon drizzle:
1½ tbsp tahini
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp maple syrup
1 garlic clove (optional)
Warm water to loosen
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan.
Toss the veg with oil, spices, salt and pepper.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
Add the lentils for the final 5 minutes.
Mix the drizzle ingredients until smooth.
Assemble the bowl and drizzle generously.
Done. Simple, satisfying, seriously good.
Why It Works
High fibre lentils and veg feed beneficial gut bacteria and support healthy digestion. Plant diversity across 8 to 10 plants in one bowl is key for microbiome health. Healthy fats from tahini support hormone production and nutrient absorption. Balanced macros prevent energy crashes and cravings.
This is exactly how we build meals for real results, not restriction.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:~450 kcal | ~14g protein | 10-11g fibre
Supports: gut health, digestion, hormones, energy, weight management.
FIT Tip
Most people under-eat fibre and overthink nutrition. Focus on fibre, plant diversity and balance. Everything else gets easier.
Struggling with bloating, IBS, fatigue or skin issues? Even meals like this can trigger symptoms if your body isn't tolerating certain foods well. It may be time to stop guessing. The FIT Food Blueprint and FIT Hormone Harmony Test can help you understand what's really driving your symptoms.
Variations
Add avocado for extra healthy fats
Swap lentils for chickpeas or quinoa
Add protein with grilled chicken, salmon or tofu
Gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, soya-free, egg-free, yeast-free.
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About Becki Hawkins
Becki Hawkins, BSc (Hons), mBANT, CNHC, is the founder of FIT Nutrition & Testing Clinic and a Registered Nutritional Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She specialises in evidence-based personalised nutrition and functional testing, helping clients uncover the root causes of digestive issues, hormonal imbalances and unexplained symptoms. Every FIT recipe is designed around the same principle: real food that works with your body, not against it.