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Savory Oatmeal-Lentil Bowls

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins

Savory Oatmeal-Lentil Bowls

 ½ cup red lentils, sorted, rinsed and drained
 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
 1 ½ tsp no-salt-added Italian seasoning
 ½ tsp minced garlic
 ½ cup quick steel-cut oats
 ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
 1 tsp olive oil
 6 oz fully-cooked Italian chicken sausages, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
 Toppings (optional): halved grape tomatoes, sliced green onions, avocado slices, Sriracha, toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped fresh parsley or basil
1

In a large saucepan add lentils and broth; bring broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add seasoning and garlic. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with lid and simmer 6 minutes. Stir in oats and lemon juice. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

2

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until sausages are heated through, turning frequently.

3

Spoon lentil mixture into individual bowls. Top with sausage and desired toppings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 cup per serving

Amount per serving
Calories420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%

Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%

Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.