Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl: A Hearty Start to Your Day
A delicious and nutritious breakfast bowl featuring lentils, perfect for starting your day with energy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and spices, cooking until softened.
- Mix the sautéed vegetables with the cooked lentils.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables!
- This dish can also be served with a poached egg for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Savory Lentil Breakfast Bowl, healthy breakfast, lentils, vegetarian recipe