You might not immediately think of lentils as a breakfast food.

However, red lentils are a fantastic option.

They’re healthy, very filling, and just as customizable as oatmeal.

They cook quickly and have a creamy porage like texture.

The perfect thing to warm you up on a cold morning.

Easy vegan breakfast recipes

Name: Breakfast Lentils
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Gluten-free
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red lentils; 3/4 cup water; 1 Tbps powdered coconut milk; 1 tsp brown sugar (or to taste); 3 slices dehydrated apple sliced finely chopped; 2 pieces candied ginger finely chopped; 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice; Topping (optional); 1 Tbps dried cranberries; 2 Tbps walnuts chopped

Breakfast Lentils

Author: bearplate
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 1 1x
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

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Description

A satisfying protein-packed breakfast option. Gluten-free|Vegan

Ingredients

Scale

1/4 cup red lentils
3/4 cup water
1 Tbps powdered coconut milk
1 tsp brown sugar (or to taste)
3 slices dehydrated apple sliced finely chopped
2 pieces candied ginger finely chopped
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Topping (optional)
1 Tbps dried cranberries
2 Tbps walnuts chopped

Instructions

In a pot combine everything except the topping and cook over med heat.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15 mins.

Notes

To cut down on cooking time for a backpacking version, run the dried lentils through a food processor until they are the consistency of course sand. To cook, add ingredients together and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 min.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 283
Fat: 13.1
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 6
Protein: 7

Keywords: Gluten-free, Vegan, Breakfast