Lentils with Fried Eggs Recipe

Name: Lentils with Fried Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large shallots, finely chopped; 3 stalks celery, finely chopped; 3 sprigs thyme; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 14 -ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 15 -ounce can brown lentils; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 4 large eggs; Pocketless pita, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large shallots, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 14 -ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 15 -ounce can brown lentils
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 large eggs
Pocketless pita, for serving (optional)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the shallots, celery, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 5 minutes.
3
Add the vinegar, 1/4 cup water and the sugar and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and increase the heat to high; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
5
Add the lentils and 1 cup water.
6
Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the lentils are soft, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in the mustard and cook 5 more minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper; discard the thyme and stir in half of the parsley.
9
Cover to keep warm.
10
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
11
One at a time, break each egg into a small bowl, then slide it into the skillet; cook until the whites are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
12
Serve the lentils with a fried egg on top; sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
13
Serve with pita.
14
Per serving: Calories 303; Fat 13 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 238 mg; Sodium 751 mg; Carbohydrate 32 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 16 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 large shallots, finely chopped, 3 stalks celery, finely chopped, 3 sprigs thyme, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentils with Fried Eggs

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