Healthy Recipes

Savory Spiced Lentil & Egg Scramble

Savory Spiced Lentil & Egg Scramble

Healthy recipe · Breakfast
15 min1 serving580 kcal

A balanced breakfast recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein45 g · 32% kcal
Carbohydrates40 g · 28% kcal
Fats25 g · 40% kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooked Green Lentils
    Cooked Green Lentils1 cup
  • Large Eggs
    Large Eggs3
  • Spinach
    Spinach2 cups, packed
  • Nutritional Yeast
    Nutritional Yeast2 tablespoons
  • Cumin
    Cumin1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric
    Turmeric1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    Black Pepper1/4 teaspoon

Method

  1. 1

    In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, warm the cooked green lentils with cumin, turmeric, and black pepper for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the packed spinach to the skillet and stir until it begins to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Push the lentil and spinach mixture to one side of the skillet.

  4. 4

    Crack the eggs into the empty side of the skillet and scramble them until almost cooked.

  5. 5

    Stir the scrambled eggs into the lentil and spinach mixture.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the scramble and stir to combine. Cook for another minute until eggs are fully cooked.

Nutrition per serving

Calories580kcal
Protein45g
Carbs40g
Fats25g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Cooked Green Lentils1169 g20 g0.4 g
Large Egg15513 g1 g11 g
Spinach233 g4 g0.4 g
Nutritional Yeast38452 g20 g4 g
Cumin37518 g44 g10 g
Turmeric31211 g67 g13 g
Black Pepper25110 g64 g3 g
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