This bowl is pure cozy-meets-healthy energy. Rich, saucy lentils packed with veggies sit over fluffy rice, topped with a perfectly crispy-edged egg and creamy avocado. Itβs budget-friendly, protein-packed, and straight-up comfort food done the smart way.
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1 cup cooked brown lentils
1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice
1 egg (fried sunny-side up)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup diced potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & black pepper to taste
Ground cumin or paprika (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
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Cook the lentils: In a pan, sautΓ© onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add cooked lentils, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper, and spices. Simmer with a splash of water until thick and saucy.
Prepare the egg: Fry the egg in a hot pan until the edges are crispy and the yolk is still runny.
Assemble the bowl: Spoon rice into a bowl, ladle the lentil stew over half of it.
Finish strong: Add avocado slices and place the fried egg on top. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Kcal: ~520 per bowl
Servings: 1