Description
This delicious and nutritious red lentil and oat porridge is perfect for a healthy breakfast or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, optional)
- 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
- Rinse lentils: Place red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse very well under running water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasonings. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- For serving: Serve warm with a generous pinch of omega seed topping, if using.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables based on your preference.
- For extra protein, consider adding cooked beans or a vegan protein source.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg