Brain-Boosting Power Lentil Bowl

Packed with muscle-building lentils, fresh spinach, and protein-rich eggs, this vibrant bowl is designed to help you bulk up and boost energy, physical fitness, and brainpower. Each serving offers a hearty dose of magnesium, iron, folate, B12, and choline—crucial nutrients for cognitive function and immune health. Creamy feta and toasted pumpkin seeds layer in flavor and texture, while red bell pepper adds a sweet hit of vitamin C. Drizzled with olive oil and lemon, this quick-prep meal is balanced, satisfying, and rich in the nutrients you need to fuel your body and mind. Perfect for a filling lunch or dinner with maximum flavor and minimal fuss.

Overview

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

45 min

Yield

3 servings

Serving Size

1 bowl (390 grams)

Lentils (dry, green or brown)

Rinsed

Recommended Brand: Bob's Red Mill

3/4 cup

Water or Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth

2 cups

Fresh Spinach

Washed, roughly chopped

3 cups

Red Bell Pepper

Diced

1 large

Eggs

Soft-boiled or poached

3 large

Feta Cheese

Crumbled (optional)

3 ounces

Olive Oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

Minced

2 cloves

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Shelled, raw or lightly toasted

3 tablespoons

Iodized Salt

Recommended Brand: Morton

1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)

Fresh Parsley

Chopped, for garnish

2 tablespoons

Lemon

Juiced, for drizzling

1/2 large

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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

470

Total Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

5g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

8g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

215mg

Sodium

670mg

Total Carbohydrates

45g

Dietary Fiber

13g

Soluble Fiber

7g

Insoluble Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

6g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

28g

Calcium

220mg

Iron

6.5mg

Potassium

900mg

Vitamin A

1800mcg

Vitamin C

75mg

Phosphorus

340mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Peanut
Tree Nut
Gluten
Wheat