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Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Skillet
VegetarianLunchDinnerQuick & EasyLow Calorie

Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Skillet

A quick and easy one-pan lentil and vegetable hash packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a light, satisfying meal.

5 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

4

Serves

360

Calories

Macros · per serving

32g protein

40g carbs

12g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 cups canned lentils
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups spinach
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste
  • 4 egg
  • 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Dice the onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini, then add them to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until they start to soften.

  3. 3

    Rinse and drain the canned lentils. Add them to the skillet along with tomato paste and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Cook for another 3 minutes, until heated through.

  5. 5

    Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Create four small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.

  7. 7

    Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your desired level, about 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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