Spiced Lentil and Spinach Breakfast Bowl
A hearty South Asian breakfast bowl with spiced lentils and fresh spinach.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated values per serving.
Ingredients
- 100 g red lentils (rinsed)
- 100 g spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 500 ml water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- ½ lemon (cut into wedges)
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- 3
Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in diced tomato, turmeric, and coriander powder.
- 5
Add lentils and water, bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 7
Add spinach and salt, cook until wilted.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges.
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