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4.0 from 18 votes

Sprouted Lentils Breakfast Bowl - Instant Pot

Sprouted brown lentils lightly spiced with freshly grated ginger, turmeric, mild red Kashmiri chili powder, and cumin.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon mild red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole brown lentils sprouted
  • Optional toppings:
  • 1 plum tomato diced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coconut grated
  • egg cooked sunny side up
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Turn Instant Pot to Saute(More) mode. Once the 'hot' sign displays, add oil. Add onions and cook for a minute. Cook covered with a glass lid on for another minute or until the onions become translucent stirring frequently.
  2. Add turmeric, ginger, red chili powder, salt and cumin powder. Mix well and add sprouted lentils. Add ⅓ cup of water and mix well.
  3. Close Instant Pot with the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Manual(Hi) for 1 min followed by Natural Pressure Release.
  4. Open Instant Pot, Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro. Add additional toppings - fresh grated coconut or eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy hot or cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 783mg (22%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 7.3mg (8%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 597mg 25%
Potassium 783mg 17%
Fiber 22g 88%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.