Description
A nutritious and delicious lentil bowl topped with either a fried egg or tofu scramble, perfect for a healthy meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes or chopped bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin or smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 egg (fried or poached) or 1/2 cup tofu scramble
- 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Hot sauce or tahini for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until softened.
- Add cooked lentils to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through and slightly crisped.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted. Add cherry tomatoes or bell pepper and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg (fried or poached) or prepare tofu scramble.
- Assemble the bowl by adding the lentil mixture, topping with egg or tofu, avocado slices, and a drizzle of hot sauce or tahini.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or spices according to your preference.
- Using different types of lentils may alter the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 186mg