A mid-priced veggie that 21% lighter than the average veggie meal and ranks in the 6th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein1/5
Lightness3/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Busy weeknights✓ Veggie lovers
✋ Skip if
✕ You're chasing high protein✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein15% · 21g
Carbs63% · 91g
Fat22% · 14g
15g
Fiber
770mg
Sodium
3.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
6th pctl
More protein than 6% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
3.3g /100cal
Leaner than 11% of meals
vs Veggie average
21% lighter
This630
Avg800
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ Under 650 Calories✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Red Onion
Chopped Chicken Breast
Spinach
Lemon
Lentils
Yogurt
Garlic Powder
Microwavable Grain Blend
Chimichurri
Olive Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
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; thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Halve, peel, and cut onion into ½-inch wedges. Zest and quarter lemon (for 4, zest one lemon and quarter both).
2
Toss lentils and onion on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and 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, 20-25 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, half the chimichurri, and as much lemon zest as you like.
4
When lentils and onion have 5 minutes remaining, massage grain blend in package to separate grains. Partially open package; microwave until warmed through, 1½-2 minutes.
5
In a large bowl, toss together spinach, grain blend, remaining chimichurri, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
6
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.
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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; thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Halve, peel, and cut onion into ½-inch wedges. Zest and quarter lemon (for 4, zest one lemon and quarter both).
2
Step 2
Toss lentils and onion on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and 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, 20-25 minutes.
3
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, half the chimichurri, and as much lemon zest as you like.
4
Step 4
When lentils and onion have 5 minutes remaining, massage grain blend in package to separate grains. Partially open package; microwave until warmed through, 1½-2 minutes.
5
Step 5
In a large bowl, toss together spinach, grain blend, remaining chimichurri, juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.
6
Step 6
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.
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Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils (HelloFresh's Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils: 630 calories, 21g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 630 calories with 21 g of protein, representing about 32 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
The lentil is an annual legume grown for its lens-shaped edible seeds or pulses, also called lentils. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
630Calories
21gProtein
91gCarbs
14gFat
15gFiber
770mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution32% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
⚠ Not ideal for
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils?
Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils contains 630 calories and 21 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils: 630 calories, 21g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
Which meal service offers Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils?
Chimichurri Grain Bowls with Crispy Lentils is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
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