A creamy bowl of savoury oats porridge with red lentils to make a high-protein vegan breakfast. This healthy vegan breakfast will keep you satiated for longer.
Beyond the excitement of touching the Canadian ground for the first time — some three years ago — the apprehension of an ominous winter soon dawned upon us at the first sight of snow, after merely two weeks. In our empty basement apartment, equipped with just a fridge and cooker, no furniture, no bed, no mattress, no curtains, borderline panic-stricken, we had to act.
The rumours of the hostile Canadian weather left no room for leisurely snow gazing into the tapestry of winter wonderland through the window. Though disoriented, thoughts and instinct inferred into prioritisation. Stocking up on food was top of the list.
My fruitless preliminary research for vegan eateries in the area ticked us into our only option: cooking and eating from home, as we would gradually get us settled. Pantry staples, in bulk if possible, would evidently not only save us multiple trips to the grocery store, but would also stretch our dollars.
In times like these, a good home-cooked meal does bring well needed comfort and warmth to the stomach. Rice and lentils were our first choice followed by oats, beans, a selection of basic spices, a few frozen items and some fresh fruits and vegetables. Lentils are particularly convenient as they require no soaking (or little, depending on the recipe) and cook quite fast as compared to other pulses.
Having been raised on pulses, these dry seeds need no introduction to me. If pulses are all new to you, they are leguminous crops that are harvested solely for the dry seed. Dried beans, lentils and peas make up for the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses.
Mauritian cuisine features lentils and beans in a variety of dishes that are savoured by most, well beyond the veggie eater only. A typical bowl of lentil soup or dal very often are part of dinner, rounding it off for a satiating meal.
If not for their delicious appeal, there are more than one reason lentils should make it to your table regularly and not merely because the United Nations declared 2016 International Year of Pulses #IYP2016. For their numerous and invaluable health benefits, to shun from these inexpensive seeds and denying them a rightful shelf in the pantry would be a crime.
Rich in dietary fiber which helps lower cholesterol, they are also an ideal source of low-fat protein. Their low glycemic index contributes in regulating blood sugar; pulses should undoutedly be part of any diabetes sufferer’s diet. With a high content of iron and zinc, lentils and beans are also prized for being gluten-free. A lot of gluten-free flours on the market nowadays are bean and lentil flour – gram (besan) and chickpea being probably among the most popular.
No wonder around the world, pulses are being celebrated and been brought up to another level in the food supply.
Including lentils or pulses as part of breakfast is probably not very common in Western cuisine. In Eastern cuisine however, dals and lentil preparations like dosas and idlis do find their way in many breakfast recipes. Adding a portion of lentils in the first meal of the day makes a healthy high-protein vegan breakfast that will keep you satiated for longer.
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Red Lentils & Oats Porridge | High Protein Vegan Breakfast
A creamy bowl of savoury oats porridge with red lentils to boost the protein content of this healthy vegan breakfast and keep you satiated for longer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 1 cup rolled oats (I used thick/jumbo rolled oats)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 4 - 5 curry leaves (dried, frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or leaves 2 - 3 sprigs of fresh thyme)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (more to taste)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons frozen peas (defrosted)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Notes
To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free certified oats.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 272Total Fat: 4gCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14g
Nutrient values are estimates only. We use the software, food database and nutritional information from happyforks.com analyzer to calculate nutrition facts based on individual ingredients in the recipe. We are not certified nutritionists and while we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information contained in the happyforks.com database or the recipes or the accuracy thereof, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.
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I made this this morning it was really good my spouse like it so we will be eating this frequently. I’m always on the looking for breakfast items .. You have a wonderful utube channel. Thank you. Good luck with the contest.
This recipe is delicious. I am always looking for breakfasts that can be taken on the go and this is perfect! Great autumnal treat too. Thanks.
We just love savoury oatmeal. They make such filling breakfasts. Glad you liked the recipe. 🙂