Description
Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl: A hearty, plant-based morning boost packed with protein and veggies, perfect for quick breakfasts, meal prep, and comforting savory mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked lentils (green or brown)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 2 eggs, fried or soft-boiled (optional for vegetarian, omit for vegan)
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cooked lentils, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Spoon lentil mixture into bowls.
- Top with eggs if using and finish with your favorite toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- Tip: For a vegan option, omit the eggs and add a slice of avocado for creaminess.
- Meal prep: Cook lentils ahead and reheat with the vegetables in the skillet.
- Variations: Use kale instead of spinach, or sprinkle with chili flakes for extra heat.
- Gluten-free: Naturally gluten-free; ensure spices are labeled gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet / Sauté
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ≈205 kcal
- Sugar: ≈5 g
- Sodium: ≈150-250 mg
- Fat: ≈7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈1.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈27 g
- Fiber: ≈8 g
- Protein: ≈10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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