Warm Lentil and Baby Potato Bowl with Soft-Boiled Egg
A comforting Mediterranean grain bowl featuring tender brown lentils, roasted cumin-spiced baby new potatoes, baby spinach, sheep feta, and a jammy soft-boiled egg.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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.
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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
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
Digestive 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
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
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and halve baby new potato pieces
Wash and halve baby new potato pieces, then toss on the baking sheet with olive oil, ground cumin, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper.
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Roast in the oven for 20 to…
Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until skin is lightly crisp and inside is fork-tender.
Look for: skin is lightly crisp and inside is fork-tender
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Fill a small saucepan with water and…
Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Lower the whole egg into boiling water…
Lower the whole egg into boiling water with a spoon, turn heat to medium, and simmer for 6.5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Plunge cooked egg into cold water for…
Plunge cooked egg into cold water for 3 minutes before peeling.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Warm pre-cooked brown lentils in a small…
Warm pre-cooked brown lentils in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until hot.
Look for: hot
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Place fresh baby spinach in a serving…
Place fresh baby spinach in a serving bowl and arrange warm lentils and roasted baby new potato over the leaves so they wilt slightly.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Crumble sheep feta cheese over top and…
Crumble sheep feta cheese over top and sprinkle with pumpkin seed.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cut soft-boiled egg in half
Cut soft-boiled egg in half, place on top of bowl, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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