Sweet Potato & Lentil Breakfast Saute – Lentils.org

Sweet Potato & Lentil Breakfast Saute

  By lentilsorg    

January 30, 2017

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This sauté was built for any dining occasion, especially breakfast. Great as a side accompaniment or the main event, this dish of turmeric-spiced sweet potatoes and lentils will leave you satisfied and energized to take on the day ahead.

  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes

  • 10 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    25 Minutes

  • Yields: 4-6
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Directions

  1. Heat large sauté pan on medium heat. Add oil and stir in the onions, cooking until golden.
  2. Stir in sweet potato, season with salt and pepper, and spread out in the pan. Continue to cook until the sweet potato becomes golden at the bottom, approximately 3-5 minutes, then stir in turmeric.
  3. Cook for another 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup (60 mL) water, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Stir in lentils and Feta cheese and continue to cook for another 2 minutes or until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro. Top with prepared eggs and serve immediately.

Optional Tips:
Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt before serving.
Add some spice by adding 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) of chili flakes along with the turmeric in Step 2.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped white onion

4 cups (1 L) grated sweet potato

1 tsp (5 mL) ground turmeric

1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

1/ 3 cup (75 mL) crumbled Feta cheese

1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

4-6 eggs, prepared as you prefer (fried, poached, etc)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 3/4 cups (325 mL)
Calories330
Sodium490 mg
Potassium788 mg
Protein15 g
Cholesterol195 mg
Sugar9 g
Total Fat11 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Total Carbohydrates42 g
Dietary Fiber9 g