Lentil and Egg Bowl
This quick and easy dish is packed with flavor, with super nutritious and delicious lentils.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1/2 onion, left whole
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. butter, optional
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbs. chopped chives or green onion
- 1 Tbs. chopped red bell pepper
Preparation
1. Bring lentils and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil with onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Remove and discard onion, garlic, and bay leaf; stir in 1 tsp. butter (if using); and season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon lentils into 2 bowls, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and top each serving with 1 poached egg. Garnish with chives or chopped green onion and chopped red bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 378
- Carbohydrate Content 56 g
- Cholesterol Content 185 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 14 g
- Protein Content 26 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 159 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g