Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
Hearty bowl with tender lentils, fresh vegetables, and a cooked egg for a protein-packed morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Lentils
01 - 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 small bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 small tomato, diced
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish & Protein
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese (optional)
14 - 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir minced garlic into the vegetables and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add diced tomato, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until tomato begins to break down and release juices.
04 - Add cooked lentils and chopped spinach to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and spinach is completely wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - In a separate nonstick pan, cook eggs to your preference (fried, poached, or scrambled) until done to your liking.
06 - Divide the lentil and vegetable mixture evenly between two serving bowls. Top each bowl with one cooked egg.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced avocado if using. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The protein keeps you full straight through lunch without that heavy breakfast weight
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but feels like something you planned all week
02 -
- Overcooking the spinach makes it mushy and sad, add it last and just until it wilts
- Underseasoned lentils taste bland and forgettable, be generous with salt and pepper
03 -
- Leftover cooked lentils from dinner transform into tomorrows breakfast without any extra work
- A dollop of Greek yogurt or drizzle of hot sauce adds the perfect finishing touch