Description
A nourishing breakfast bowl featuring lentils, sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh greens, topped with a creamy egg and avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1–2 Large Eggs
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 Avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 tbsp Crumbled Feta Cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Build the Aromatic Base: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions, sautéing until they become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Then toss in the minced garlic and let the aroma envelop your kitchen for another minute.
- Toast the Spices and Lentils: Sprinkle in the dried thyme, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Stir these lovely spices for about 30 seconds, then add the rinsed lentils, coating them well with the spiced oil.
- Cook the Lentils: Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Prepare the Toppings: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and cook them for about 6 minutes for a jammy yolk. Rinse the spinach under cold water.
- Assemble Your Breakfast Bowl: Create a nest of lentils and spinach in a bowl. Garnish with your egg, sliced avocado, and crumbled feta if desired. Finish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Notes
This dish is easy to customize with different toppings or spices. For a vegan version, omit the eggs and feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 186mg