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Lentil Bowls with Fried Eggs & Greens

Lentil bowls deliver tender green lentils simmered with garlic, then layered over bright kale and spinach tossed in a lemony yogurt dressing. Roasted red peppers add sweet contrast, while a softly fried egg on top brings creamy richness to every bite.

Lentil Bowls with Fried Eggs & Greens
Total
1 hr 8 min
Prep
40 min
Cook
28 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
309
Protein
15g
Carbs
23g
Fat
18g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
2g
Sodium
676mg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup French green lentils, rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, 1 smashed and 1 minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper plus 1/8 tsp., divided
  • 8 cups shredded kale (about 2 bunches), preferably lacinato
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
  • 12 green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add lentils, smashed garlic, and bay leaf and stir. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the garlic and bay leaf and drain off any liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, combine yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Add kale and spinach; toss to coat.
  3. Divide the kale mixture among 4 dinner bowls and top each with roasted red peppers, olives, avocado, and the lentils.
  4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, crack eggs and add to the pan; cook for 1 minute. Season with the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper, then cover and cook until the whites are set, about 2 minutes more. Place an egg on top of each bowl and serve.