Hearty Turkey Lentil Breakfast Bowl

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories:

229

Protein:

15g

Fat:

Carbohydrates:

27g

Sodium:

125mg

Credit
Turkey Farmers of Canada and Lentils.org

Ingredients

3 turkey sausages
2 cups whole grain lentils
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 medium sized butternut squash, cut into ½ inch cubes
1 large zucchini, cut into ¾ inch cubes
1 red pepper, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sweet paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
4 eggs

TIP: Batch-cook this dish (excluding eggs) up to 3 days ahead for a quick start to breakfast. Turn it into a hearty lunch by serving with two hard-boiled eggs instead.

Directions

Cook lentils according to package instructions.
While lentils are cooking, heat olive oil in a large frying pan.
Remove sausage from casings.
Add onions, sausage and squash to pan and cook through, 10 - 12 minutes. Break up sausage into chunks while cooking.
Add zucchini and peppers and cook an additional 3 - 5 minutes until zucchini and peppers are browned and softened.
Add seasonings and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix in lentils.
To serve, top with fried eggs.