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Mediterranean Braised Lentils With Poached Egg

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Mediterranean Braised Lentils With Poached Egg is a wholesome and flavorful dish combining tender spiced lentils with a creamy poached egg, perfect for any meal of the day.

Ingredients

1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained

4 cups vegetable broth or water

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 bell pepper, diced (red recommended)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

4 large eggs

Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté 5–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in rinsed lentils and cook with vegetables for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
  6. In a separate pot, bring water to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into small bowls and gently lower them into simmering water. Poach 3–4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
  7. Serve lentils in bowls topped with a poached egg. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Use green or brown lentils for best texture; red lentils break down more.

Poach eggs fresh when serving for optimal texture.

Add spinach or kale in last 5 minutes for extra greens.

Adjust spices or add chili flakes for heat.

Omit eggs or use tofu scramble for a vegan option.

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