← All recipes
Lentil and Veggie Skillet with Eggs
BreakfastLunchDinnerQuick & EasyHigh Protein

Lentil and Veggie Skillet with Eggs

A high-protein, budget-friendly lentil and veggie skillet topped with perfectly cooked eggs, offering a delightful and hearty meal.

5 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

4

Serves

350

Calories

Macros · per serving

32g protein

40g carbs

12g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 cups cooked lentils
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cooked lentils, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and heat for 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Make four wells in the lentil mixture and crack an egg into each well.

  8. 8

    Cover the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your preference.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.

Cook it this week.

NeatEat plans Lentil and Veggie Skillet with Eggs — and the rest of your week — around your budget, groceries included.

Lentil and Veggie Skillet with Eggs · NeatEat