Spiced Lentils And Poached Eggs Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentils And Poached Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried small red lentils; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup dried small red lentils
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain; discard bay leaf.
2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and tomato; saute 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add curry, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add lentils; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3
Add water to a large skillet, filling two-thirds full; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer. Add vinegar to pan. Break eggs into custard cups. Gently pour eggs into pan; cook 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Carefully remove eggs from pan using a slotted spoon. Place about 3/4 cup lentil mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 poached egg. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried small red lentils, 3 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lentils And Poached Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

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Spiced Lentils And Poached Eggs

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