Baked Eggs With Lentils

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Baked Eggs With Lentils, a classic Mediterranean dish for a hearty brunch or dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup green lentil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 green pepper , seeded and diced
1 red pepper , seeded and diced
1 lb tomatoes , peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons parsley , finely chopped
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons water
salt and pepper
4 eggs
2 tablespoons sherry wine , pale dry
fresh parsley sprig

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
268
Sugar
3g
Fat
13g
Baked Eggs With Lentils is a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors and textures that you can enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Green lentils create a hearty base that cooked with garlic, onions, tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, and spices, producing a comforting and robust dish. The dish is then baked with eggs and sherry, adding a rich and velvety richness to the lentil mixture. Topped with fresh parsley, this dish is sure to satisfy and impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Rinse green lentils in a fine mesh sieve under cold running water. Drain, and set aside.
3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add garlic, green and red pepper, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green lentils and water, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until all the liquid has absorbed and the lentils are tender.
4.Crack 4 eggs over the top of the lentil mixture, about 1 inch apart. Drizzle sherry wine over the eggs. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Garnish with a fresh parsley sprig, and serve hot.

PROS

This dish is high in protein and fiber, and is gluten-free.

It’s a filling meal that can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

CONS

This dish may take some time to prepare, especially if you cook the lentils from scratch.

It also contains a small amount of cholesterol from the eggs and olive oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green lentils are a excellent source of protein and fiber, which may help in reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Eggs are packed with essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, such as iron and choline, that support cognitive health, muscle mass, and bone health.

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