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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Breakfast

    Savory Yogurt Bowl - Mango and Cucumber Raita with Lentils

    By Min On February 22, 2016, Updated January 26, 2022

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    Savory yogurt bowl is a delicious and healthy way to do breakfast! This quick and easy mango and cucumber raita with lentils packed with wholesome ingredients is sure to energize your morning.

    Savory breakfast bowl mango cucumber raita with lentils
    If you were to catch a glimpse of what I eat every day during any given week, you might yawn at the lack of variety. But obviously, I'm totally cool with it. As you know, I do all my meal planning/prepping over the weekend so that I don't have to spend more than 10 minutes per meal in the kitchen during the week. My typical lunch and dinner include whatever ingredients I've prepped all thrown (literally) into a bowl. Sometimes I prep an impressive assortment of ingredients, and sometimes the pickings are pretty slim, depending on how crazy my weekends are. Regardless, there's nothing glamorous about my meals, but boy do I look forward to each and every one of them!

    Don't get me wrong. I love to cook. I do. Otherwise, this lil' space of mine would cease to exist. However, cooking after a long day at work is not my favorite way to wind down. I wish it was so that I could share more recipes with you guys! Perhaps some day. Until then, I shall continue to be a weekend cook.

    When it comes to meal planning, I normally contemplate on what I want to eat for lunch/dinner the following week. Breakfast is almost an afterthought and normally consists of overnight oats, eggs + avocado + fruit, or yogurt + nuts + fruit.

    How to make Overnight Oats

    However, apparently savory yogurt has been attracting a lot of attention lately, according to the 2016 Food Trends. Initially, because I'm so used to topping my yogurt with granola, fruit, honey, etc., the thought of inviting a savory note to my creamy concoction made me shudder. But then my curiosity settled in...coupled with this month's Recipe Redux challenge, which was to come up with new ways to do breakfast.

    And eventually this happened.

    Savory breakfast bowl mango cucumber raita with lentils

    Savory breakfast bowl mango cucumber raita with lentils

    I first thought about what savory dishes include yogurt so I that I wouldn't venture off onto completely untrodden territory. Raita immediately came to mind. And because I've been obsessed with my sprouted lentil trio from Costco (so good and convenient! It literally takes less than 10 minutes to cook), I decided it'd be the perfect addition to my savory yogurt bowl. While I enjoyed it, I couldn't help but wish for a slight element of sweetness. That's where the mangoes come in. Just a little goes a long way. In addition, sprinkle in some pine nuts and chia seeds. Plus a drizzle of olive oil? Now we're talking.

    I tell ya. This savory yogurt bowl kept my belly full and happy for the entire morning (no sugar crash here) and even made for a wonderful mid-afternoon snack. You can totally make this ahead of time, by storing it in a pint-sized mason jar. That way, no matter how crazy your mornings may get, you can always make time to grab a mason jar on your way out!

    Savory breakfast bowl mango cucumber raita with lentils

    Savory breakfast bowl mango cucumber raita with lentils

    Savory Yogurt Bowl - Mango and Cucumber Raita with Lentils

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    Servings: 1
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup yogurt I used Siggi’s
    • ½ cup finely chopped cucumber
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ¼ cup cooked lentils
    • 3 tablespoons diced mango
    • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • Drizzle of olive oil

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients up to the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to another bowl (or you can use the same bowl) and add in the rest of the ingredients.
    • If storing in a mason jar, place the lentils at the bottom. Add the yogurt mixture on top followed by the mango, pine nuts, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Sarah says

      February 24, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      I LOVE the idea of a savory breakfast yogurt! I need to try out this recipe. Thank you for sharing it!

      Cheers, Sarah | https://www.thebellainsider.com/

    2. gretchen | kumquat says

      February 23, 2016 at 9:07 am

      this, my dear, is a masterful combination of ingredients. you've so got it.

    3. Alanna says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:18 am

      No shame in the weekend cook game, I'm right there with ya! I thought savory oats was taking a big leap, now I am definitely digging the savory yogurt movement. I can only imagine how incredible this tastes!

    4. Trisha says

      February 23, 2016 at 7:43 am

      I've been trying to eat more yogurt lately too! I love this savory variations, as sometimes I get burned out on the fruit flavors! Will have to try to find those sprouted lentils at Costco!

    5. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      February 22, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Such an awesome break from the usual breakfast routine! I love everything about from the raita to the lentils to the mango to the chia- it's an all around love fest!

    6. Rachel @ Delicious Balance says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      I need to keep an eye out for those sprouted lentils! This looks delish!

    7. Rebecca says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Wow, what an interesting breakfast. It sounds great!

    8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      February 22, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      This sounds awesome! I love the lentils!!!

    9. Dianna | Chard in Charge says

      February 22, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      YES! I love this savory take on breakfast. Siggi's is one of my favorites too! Great recipe.

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