Savory Lentil & Egg Breakfast Bowl
A fiber-rich and satisfying morning bowl featuring warm lentils, wilted kale, and perfectly cooked eggs. Topped with creamy avocado for a nourishing, gut-friendly start to your day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small drizzle of olive oil…
- 01
Heat a small drizzle of olive oil…
Heat a small drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the kale along with a splash…
Add the kale along with a splash of water and a pinch of salt. Cover for a minute to steam, then sauté until fully wilted and tender, which makes it much easier to digest. Push to one side of the pan.
Look for: fully wilted and tender, which makes it much easier to digest
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Add the lentils to the empty side…
Add the lentils to the empty side of the skillet. Toss them with a pinch of black pepper, garlic powder, and a dash of cumin. Heat until warmed through, then transfer the kale and lentils to your serving bowl.
Look for: warmed through, then transfer the kale and lentils to your serving bowl
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Add another drop of olive oil if…
In the same skillet, add another drop of olive oil if needed and cook the eggs to your preference, either fried or scrambled.
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Slide the cooked eggs over the lentil…
Slide the cooked eggs over the lentil base and top with the avocado. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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