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[NEW] Spiced Lentils With Eggs

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.
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Spiced Lentils With Eggs

Ingredients

  • 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

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Instructions

  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 Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 296 g
Amount per serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.1g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 245.3mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 13g 46%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 22.2g
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 77.2mg 6%
Iron 5.1mg 30%
Potassium 613.2mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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