Lentil Spinach Breakfast Scramble Vegan (Print Version)

Hearty scramble featuring lentils, spinach, and turmeric for a flavorful, plant-based breakfast option.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 cup cooked lentils
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach
03 - 1/4 cup chopped onion
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

# How to Make It:

01 - Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in the cooked lentils and ground turmeric. Toss in the spinach and cook until the greens wilt and the mixture is thoroughly heated.
03 - Remove pan from heat and sprinkle nutritional yeast over the scramble, mixing gently to combine.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
  • High in plant-based protein and fiber
  • Uses basic pantry staples you probably already have
  • Great for meal prep and reheats beautifully
02 -
  • Naturally vegan and gluten free
  • Packed with iron and folate from lentils and spinach
  • This scramble is kid friendly and makes great leftovers
03 -
  • Start the onions on low heat so they become sweet and soft without browning
  • Rinse lentils well before cooking so the flavors stay clean
  • Do not skimp on the nutritional yeast because it delivers both extra protein and that crave worthy flavor

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