Pack in Extra Protein this Nutrition Month
Eggs Anytime
Pack in Extra Protein this Nutrition Month
Spiced Lentils and Eggs
Ingredients :
1 cup ( 250 mL ) red lentils 1 cup ( 250 mL ) yellow split peas 2 Tbsp ( 25 mL ) canola oil 2 large shallots , diced 2 cloves garlic , minced 2 tsp ( 10 mL ) garam masala 4 cups ( 1L ) low sodium chicken or vegetable broth ½ - 1 cup ( 125-250mL ) finely chopped cilantro 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp ( 25 mL ) melted butter
Instructions :
Rinse lentils and peas under cold water . Drain and set aside . Heat canola oil in large saucepan over medium heat . Add shallots and garlic . Cook and stir until golden and fragrant . Add lentils , split peas and garam masala . Mix well . Add broth and stir thoroughly . Bring the mixture to a boil . Reduce heat to simmer and cover the pan . Cook 30 – 35 minutes until the yellow split peas are tender . Season with salt and pepper . Stir in cilantro . Remove from heat and let mixture cool and thicken , about 10-15 minutes . Heat oven to 350 ° F ( 180 ° C ). Lightly grease 4 individual oven-proof dishes . Add 1-1 ¼ cups ( 250-300 mL ) of lentil and pea mixture to each dish . Make a hollow in the center of each dish . Crack eggs into the hollows of each dish . Sprinkle each with salt and pepper . Drizzle each egg with melted butter . Bake in oven for 18-25 minutes or until white is set and yolk is cooked to your liking . Serve immediately with a green salad .
Makes : 4 servings
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