Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl (Printable)

A nourishing breakfast bowl with lentils, vegetables, and eggs for a protein-rich morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lentils

01 - 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained if canned

→ 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. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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 preference (fried, poached, or scrambled) while lentil mixture finishes heating.
06 - Divide the lentil vegetable mixture evenly between two serving bowls. Top each bowl with one cooked egg.
07 - Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or cilantro over each bowl. Add crumbled feta cheese and sliced avocado if using. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The protein keeps you satisfied straight through lunch without that heavy breakfast coma feeling
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a proper brunch spot
02 -
  • Canned lentils work perfectly here but rinse them thoroughly to remove any metallic taste
  • The egg really does need to be cooked last so it's hot when you serve everything together
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables the night before for a 10-minute morning assembly
  • If your lentils seem dry, splash in a tablespoon of water or broth while they warm up

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