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Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl

A nutritious breakfast bowl with fluffy lentils, eggs, avocado, and spices, perfect for starting your day right.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lentils
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For Toppings
  • 1-2 Large Eggs Cook to your liking (jammy or poached recommended)
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 tbsp Crumbled Feta Cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, chopped
  • A pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
  3. Add dried thyme, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Toast for a minute before adding the lentils.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender (about 20-25 minutes).
  5. Cook eggs to your liking (jammy or poached is recommended!).
  6. Sauté spinach until wilted.
  7. Place lentils in a bowl, top with spinach, eggs, avocado, feta, and a sprinkle of herbs.
  8. Finish with a dash of red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave. For meal prep, make a batch on the weekend to enjoy throughout the week.