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.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
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Low energy
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Appetite changes
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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One clear step at a time
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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.
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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.
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In the same skillet
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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Canned lentils are a fantastic
Canned lentils are a fantastic, budget-friendly shortcut. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly under cold water, which washes away excess sodium and complex sugars that can cause bloating.
Cooking kale rather than eating it…
Cooking kale rather than eating it raw helps break down its tough cellulose structures, making it far gentler on a sensitive digestive tract.
Squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon…
Squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon over the bowl before eating; the vitamin C will help your body absorb the non-heme iron from the lentils and kale.
If your gut isn't used to…
If your gut isn't used to this much fiber at once, start with half the amount of lentils and build up your tolerance over a few weeks.
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