---
title: Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chimichurri-grain-bowls-with-crispy-lentils-68f796492ec5cbd71097eb4c
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 688
source_chef: Daniel Kim
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Really flavorful and surprisingly satisfying, though some found it needed more seasoning or an extra vegetable like tomato."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Super easy to make with simple steps, and lentils crisp up much easier than chickpeas in similar recipes."
nutrition:
  calories: 630
  protein: 21
  fat: 14
  saturated fat: 2
  carbohydrates: 91
  sugar: 8
  fiber: 15
  sodium: 770
  potassium: 840
  calcium: 140
  iron: 9.4
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Lentils/chimichurri-grain-bowls-with-crispy-lentils.avif"
---
Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Drain and rinse @lentils{2%unit}; thoroughly pat dry with @paper towels{}. Halve, peel, and cut @red onion{2%unit} into 1/2-inch wedges. Zest and quarter @lemon{2%unit} (for 4, zest one lemon and quarter both).

Toss @lentils{2%unit} and @red onion{2%unit} on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tsp}, @garlic powder{2%tsp}, @salt{}, and @black pepper{}. (For 4 servings, toss lentils and onion together in a #medium bowl{}. Divide between two sheets and roast on top and middle racks.) Roast on top rack until lentils are browned and crispy and onion is browned and tender, ~{25%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine @yogurt{4%tbsp}, half the @chimichurri{4%oz}, and as much lemon zest as you like.

When lentils and onion have 5 minutes remaining, massage @microwavable grain blend{2%unit} in package to separate grains. Partially open package; microwave until warmed through, ~{2%minutes}.

In a #large bowl{}, toss together @spinach{10%oz}, the grain blend, remaining chimichurri, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), @salt{}, and @black pepper{}.

Divide grain salad between shallow bowls. Top with roasted lentils and onion. Drizzle with creamy chimichurri and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.