Description
A nutritious and hearty lentil and oat bowl packed with flavor and protein.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red lentils (rinsed)
- 1/2 cup steel-cut oats (or protein rolled oats)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium tamari)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 cup chopped greens
- 1/2 cup sliced shitake mushrooms (or mushrooms)
- 2 cups water (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
- Dash of black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed
- 2 teaspoons ground chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground black cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
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Rinse lentils: Place red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse very well under running water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
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Combine: In a medium pot, combine the drained red lentils, oats, nutritional yeast, ginger powder, garlic powder, turmeric, coconut aminos, chopped greens, and sliced mushrooms, if using. Add the broth or water.
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Cook: Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the oats and lentils are cooked. Stir occasionally, until thick and creamy.
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Season: Taste and adjust seasonings. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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For serving: Serve warm with a generous pinch of omega seed topping, if using.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, adjust the amount of sriracha to your liking.
- This recipe can be adjusted by adding more vegetables or spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg