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Breakfast Red Split Lentils
Creamy, red split breakfast lentils topped with chopped walnuts and creamy coconut milk. A great alternative to traditional porridge or oatmeal that whipped up in just minutes!
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Diet:
Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
4
Calories:
259
kcal
Author:
Aly Michell
Ingredients
1
cup
red split lentils
3
cups
water/vegan milk
1
tablespoon
ground cinnamon
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
4
teaspoon
brown sugar
adjust to preference
Splash of coconut milk
Chopped walnuts
Instructions
In a saucepan or pot over high heat, stir together red split lentils and water/vegan milk.
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Once at a boil, lower heat to medium. Cook and stir for 15 minutes, or until creamy and tender.
Optional: Add your favorite porridge toppings! I added a splash of coconut milk and chopped walnuts.
Notes
Feel free to use any sweetener of choice and use as much or as little as you prefer.
For a creamier breakfast red split lentils, add a splash of coconut milk.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
-Serving
|
Calories:
259
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
39
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
93
mg
|
Potassium:
694
mg
|
Fiber:
16
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
719
IU
|
Vitamin C:
15
mg
|
Calcium:
297
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg