Lentils & Oats Protein Rich Breakfast Recipe For Busy Morning No Flour Low Carb / Breakfast Ideas

green lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits and can be more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and can be cheaper than fresh.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water reduces sodium and cost while still providing moisture.

Rinse yellow split lentils under cold water and drain.

Combine yellow split lentils with water in a pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer lentils until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add oats.

Cook oats according to package instructions until creamy, about 5-10 minutes.

While oats cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrot, capsicum, and beans, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season the vegetable mixture with roasted cumin powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste.

Combine cooked lentils with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet, mixing well.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and stir to combine.

Serve the lentil and vegetable mixture over the cooked oats, garnishing with fresh coriander leaves.

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