Harissa-Spiced Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A hearty bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes and lentils spiced with harissa, topped with avocado and cilantro. This Middle Eastern-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, lentils, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1 cup, dried lentils
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2, finely diced red onion
1, sliced avocado
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2, juiced lemon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 cups diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cumin on a baking sheet.
Step 2: Roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly browned, stirring once halfway through.
Step 3: Simmer lentils, 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cumin in a saucepan for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 4: While lentils cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 diced red onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Stir harissa paste into cooked lentils and simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Stir in lemon juice.
Step 6: Divide lentil mixture between bowls, top with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.