Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl (Print View)

A nourishing morning bowl with lentils, vegetables, and eggs for a satisfying start.

# What You Need:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, 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 wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - In a separate nonstick pan, cook eggs to your liking—fried, poached, or scrambled—until desired doneness is achieved.
06 - Divide the lentil vegetable mixture evenly between two serving bowls. Top each bowl with one cooked egg.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Add crumbled feta cheese and sliced avocado if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Protein that sticks with you through your entire morning without the heaviness of meat
  • Customizable toppings mean youll never get bored with the same combination twice
02 -
  • Canned lentils work beautifully here, just rinse them thoroughly to remove any metallic taste
  • The egg is non-negotiable for the full breakfast experience, but poached or fried work equally well
03 -
  • Dont skip the smoked paprika, its what convinces your brain this is breakfast and not leftover dinner
  • Warm your bowls before serving to keep everything hot longer

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