Description
Mediterranean Braised Lentils with Poached Egg is a nourishing and flavorful dish featuring tender lentils simmered in aromatic spices and topped with a perfectly poached egg. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for any meal of the day, providing a hearty, satisfying experience that aligns with your healthy eating goals. Enjoy the delightful blend of textures and flavors while impressing your family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and diced carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Add lentils and crushed tomatoes; stir well to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- For the poached eggs, bring water to a simmer in a separate pot. Crack each egg into a bowl and gently slide into the water; cook for about 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Serve the lentils in bowls topped with poached eggs, drizzled with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 186mg