Eggs and Lentils Breakfast Bowl

Eggs and lentils in a bowl with a spoon.

5 from 1 vote

This savory Egg Lentil Breakfast Bowl is a high protein and fiber way to start the day. Ready in minutes, it is hearty, satisfying and your sign that lentils should be a breakfast food!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 1

Ingredients

½ cup cherry tomatoes
⅓ cup water
1 clove garlic minced
¼ teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
¾ cup lentils cooked or canned, any color
1 and ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 eggs

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Instructions

Add the tomatoes, garlic, salt and water to a small sauce pan over medium heat. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes start to burst. Once soft, use the back of a spoon to gently squash them into a rustic-style sauce.
½ cup cherry tomatoes, 1 clove garlic, ⅓ cup water, ¼ teaspoon salt
Stir in the lentils and balsamic vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated.
1 and ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar, ¾ cup lentils
Crack the eggs into the lentil mixture, cover and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Soft poached eggs take about 5 minutes and hard will take closer to 10.
2 eggs
Spoon into a bowl and enjoy! I love garnishing with a drizzle of EVOO and dipping some crusty bread into the eggs.

Notes

Make Ahead: The lentil tomato sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator without the eggs. The sauce (without eggs) can also be frozen for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat, reheat the sauce and then cook the eggs fresh on top for best texture.

If you're fully meal prepping and not eating this at home, I recommend making a batch of boiled eggs and then storing separately. Then, reheat a portion of the sauce and top with the boiled eggs when ready to eat.

To Reheat: You can reheat the sauce in a pot over medium heat with an extra splash of water or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.

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