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Spiced Lentils with Eggs

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  • Servings:

    6 (294 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    60 minutes

Ingredients

Lentils and split peas are hearty comfort food for many cultures across the world. When you top this dish with a soft-poached egg and break the yolk into the lentils, you'll have a lusciously creamy dish that will warm you, heart and soul.
1 T. olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. red lentils, washed and drained
1 c. yellow split peas, washed and drained
2 t. garam masala
4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
1 c. cilantro leaves, chopped
6 lg. eggs, poached
Spiced Lentils with Eggs

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until soft and brown.
2. Add the lentils and split peas. Stir in the garam masala, coating all ingredients evenly.
3. Add the broth and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the split peas are tender and liquid has been mostly absorbed.
4. Stir in the cilantro.
5. Serve lentils hot, topping each portion with a freshly poached egg. Offer hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (294 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 343 kcal (17%)
Calories from Fat 73 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 8 g (12%)
Saturated Fat 2 g (10%)
Cholesterol 185 mg (62%)
Sodium 245 mg (10%)
Total Carbohydrates 46 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber 13 g (52%)
Protein 22 g (37%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 3 mg (4%)
Minerals
Calcium 81 mg (6%)
Iron 5 mg (28%)
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