Herby Lentil Mezze Bowl
Estimated $4.91 recipe · $2.46 per serving (US / USD)
Protein-packed lentils with herbs, tomato, cucumber and a tahini-lemon drizzle.
The recipe
Herby Lentil Mezze Bowl
Protein-packed lentils with herbs, tomato, cucumber and a tahini-lemon drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 can green lentils, drained
- 2 large handfuls parsley
- Handful mint
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$4.91 for 2 servings · $2.46 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 can green lentils, drainedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 240 g · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.00 |
| 2 large handfuls parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.36 |
| Handful mintPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tomatoes, dicedRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $1.17 |
| 1 cucumber, dicedPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.70 |
| 2 tbsp tahiniPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 227 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.53 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $4.91 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Combine the lentils, parsley, mint, tomato and cucumber.
- Whisk tahini with lemon juice, a little water and salt into a pourable dressing.
- Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon.
- Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top to serve.
Recipe notes
Tahini adds creaminess and a calcium boost without any dairy.
Estimated nutrition per serving
440 kcal · 20g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.