Scrambled eggs are a staple. Who doesn't have that craving to wake up to scrambled eggs sometimes? They're the perfect way to start the day. Plus, incredibly filling and versatile. Today I paired sweet potatoes with pumpkin lentils in this sweet and savory lentil scrambled eggs. Although there are any number of variations of egg scrambles that you can make!
There's been some back and forth over the last decade or so about whether eggs are good for you or not. I knew a lot of people who stopped eating them when raw, vegan, and gluten free foods had a resurgence. Particularly in Portland! And there has been the debate over whether they have good or bad cholesterol.
I'm of the general opinion that eating foods that are actually... foods is always better. Whole fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and, yes, eggs. I absolutely adore eggs! They're full of protein and low in calories and vitamin D. I've also raised more than a hundred chickens over the years in sustainable ways, both in backyard coops and larger-scale hobby farms. They're one of my favorite foods.
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Variations of Sweet Potato Lentil Scrambled Eggs
I make eggs all of the time. They're one of my go-to breakfast foods! And sweet potato lentil scrambled eggs is maybe my favorite way of preparing them. It's certainly not the only way, though. There are plenty of other egg scrambles to enjoy and I'm particularly fond of making lentil burritos with a runny egg.
This flavor combination is incredibly hearty and works well with any combination of sweet or savory dishes. You can toss in whatever flavor combination of choice, but cinnamon roasted squash works just as well as pumpkin with lentils.
Scrambled eggs are a staple. Who doesn't have that craving to wake up to scrambled eggs sometimes? They're the perfect way to start the day. Plus, incredibly filling and versatile. Today I paired sweet potatoes and pumpkin with French green lentils and fluffy scrambled eggs.
Cook Pumpkin Lentils. This takes a couple of hours to cook and purée the pumpkin and then make the lentils. It requires an oven, aluminum foil, food processor, and rice cooker.Reheat before beginning.
Cook Sweet Potato
Preheat a skillet on medium with a splash of olive oil.I use a cast iron skillet and don't need a lot of oil. Particularly because sweet potatoes don't absorb as much oil as other types of potatoes do. If you're using another type of skillet, you might need more oil. I like to start with a very thin layer, just enough to cover the skillet, and then add more as needed while cooking.
Meanwhile, dice the sweet potato.I cut the sweet potatoes into 6 slices, like a pizza. This is how I end up with triangles. But you can chop them however you like.
Add sweet potato to skillet. Stir to coat with oil. Cook covered for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Making sure to stir frequently.If it browns too quickly, add more oil and lower the temperature. If it doesn't brown quickly enough, increase the heat.
Once cooked, add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Scramble Eggs
With the stove still at medium heat, spritz with a little bit more oil as necessary.
Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until fluffy.
Add eggs to the pan. Move them around gently with a spatula, making sure that they cook evenly.Stirring more constantly will result in runnier eggs. Stirring less vigorously will result in thicker eggs, but you may need to flip them to cook evenly.
Continue to gently move the eggs around until barely cooked. This should only take a couple of minutes. Remove from heat when the eggs begin to form and are no longer runny.
Assemble Plate
Place sweet potato and lentils on a plate. Top with eggs and a little bit more salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
Scrambled eggs are so fundamental that we often don't really think about it. But there truly is an art on how to scramble eggs! And there are some very easy pitfalls to fall into that are easily avoided. For tips and tricks, check out my article on The Fundamentals of How to Scramble Eggs.
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