Excellent Easy Eggs with Lentils and Seasoning
Elevate your breakfast or quick dinner routine with this wholesome recipe for *Excellent Easy Eggs with Lentils and Seasoning*! Perfect for busy days, this 25-minute dish pairs protein-packed eggs with hearty lentils, flavored with aromatic garlic, warming cumin, and smoky paprika. The sautéed red onion adds a touch of sweetness, while a garnish of fresh parsley brightens every bite. Whether you prefer velvety scrambled eggs or perfectly runny yolks, this versatile skillet meal is both satisfying and nutritious. Serve it with a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish, and enjoy a simple yet flavorful one-pan recipe that’s perfect for two. Keywords: easy lentil recipes, eggs and lentils, quick skillet meals, high-protein breakfast ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 medium, finely diced red onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 optional for serving lemon wedge
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked lentils to the skillet and stir in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Push the lentils to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the other side.
Crack the eggs into the space with the olive oil (or whisk the eggs in a bowl first if you prefer scrambled), and season lightly with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Cook the eggs to your preferred doneness—sunny side up, over-easy, or scrambled. Fold the lentils into the eggs gently if scrambling.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the dish with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness.
Serve warm, optionally with a squeeze of lemon for added brightness. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 818 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1185 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
