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Kale Lentil Breakfast Bowls Lentils and Fried Eggs: A bowl featuring a delicious combination of lentils cooked with tomatoes, topped with two sunny-side-up fried eggs. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of chili flakes for a bit of heat.

Kale Lentil Breakfast Bowls

Start your day with a protein-packed and healthy breakfast bowl filled with lentils, kale, and a fried egg. Quick, filling, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dried lentils brown or green, for cooking
  • 1 ½ cups broth or water, for cooking lentils
  • 1 cup water for cooking lentils
  • Pinch kosher salt for seasoning lentils
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar for flavor
  • 3 teaspoon olive oil divided (for sautéing and cooking)
  • 2 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (for sautéing)
  • 4 leaves lacinato kale cut into thin strips (for sautéing)
  • 2 large eggs for topping
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt for topping
  • Kosher salt to taste, for seasoning
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste, for seasoning

Method
 

  1. Add the lentils and water or broth to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until the lentils are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. prep
  2. Once lentils are cooked, turn off the heat and stir in red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, parsley, and a generous pinch of kosher salt. mix
  3. In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. prep
  4. Add the minced garlic and kale, stirring occasionally, and cook until the kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. prep
  5. Divide the kale and lentil mixture evenly between 2 bowls. assemble
  6. Wipe the skillet clean and add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Heat over low heat and crack the eggs gently into the skillet. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes, or cook longer for firmer yolks. prep
  7. Carefully remove the eggs from the skillet and place one on top of each bowl with the lentil and kale mixture. assemble
  8. Serve each bowl with 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

The lentils can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For a vegan option, swap the eggs for your favorite plant-based yogurt alternative.

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