Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl Recipe for a Healthy Start
This hearty breakfast bowl features protein-rich lentils combined with sautéed vegetables and topped with eggs and avocado. It's a nutritious and flavorful way to start your day.
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils thoroughly rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- to taste fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- to taste hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cooked lentils, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add fresh spinach and sauté until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a separate skillet, prepare eggs to your preference—fried, poached, or scrambled.
- To assemble, distribute the lentil mixture among four bowls. Top each with a cooked egg and avocado slices.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a beautiful presentation, arrange avocado slices in a fan shape on top of the egg.