Meal Prep This Lentils With Roasted Carrots And Mint Lunch

When you're craving something a li'l cozier and heartier than your typical salad situation, make this flavor-packed mix of lentils, roasted carrots, and mint to stash in the fridge for lunch.

This recipe is featured in the Women's Health 7-Day Healthy Eating Reset—a balanced, nourishing meal plan designed by dietitians and our test kitchen to level up your eating habits. Exclusively for WH+ members, this guide includes nutrient-forward recipes, plus tons of meal prepping tips and advice from RDs to help you hit your health goals.

Yields: 8

Prep Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Calories per Serving: 325

Ingredients

• 1/2 c.

  olive oil

• 6 tbsp.

  red wine vinegar

• 2 tsp.

  pure maple syrup

• 2 tsp.

  lemon zest

• 1

  large clove garlic, grated

• 1 tsp.

  ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp.

  ground cinnamon

• Kosher salt and pepper

• 2 lb.

  medium carrots, peeled and sliced on bias 1/2 in. thick

• 1/2 c.

  sliced almonds, divided

• 2

  14-oz cans no-salt lentils, rinsed

• 4

  large Medjool dates, pitted, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise

• 1 c.

  mint leaves, chopped, divided, for serving

• 2

  5-oz pkg. mixed greens, divided, for serving

Directions

1. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, lemon zest, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.

2. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss half of carrots with 2 Tbsp vinaigrette. On second large rimmed baking sheet, repeat with remaining carrots and additional 2 Tbsp vinaigrette. Roast, undisturbed, 16 min.

3. Scatter half of almonds over each pan of carrots, swap positions on racks, and continue roasting until carrots are just tender, 3 to 5 min. more.

4. Add lentils to remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat, then fold in dates. Divide lentil mixture evenly among 8 airtight containers. Dividing evenly, top with carrot-almond mixture and refrigerate for future lunches. (Best consumed within 2-4 days. If you're following the Women’s Health 7-Day Healthy Eating Reset, you'll have for lunch on Day 2 and Day 4.)

5. When ready to eat, serve lentils over mint leaves and mixed greens.

Per serving: About 325 cal, 17 g fat (2 g sat), 0 mg chol, 213 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 12 g fiber, 14.5 g sugar (1 g added sugar), 10 g pro

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