Poached Eggs on Curried Lentils
This delicious egg dish is perfect not only for vegetarians but for anyone who is interested in healthful eating.
- Prep time: 10 min
- Makes: 4 servings
- Cook time: 15 min
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING
- Calories 228
- Fat 8 g
- Cholesterol 180 mg
- Carbohydrates 26 g
- Dietary Fibre 6 g
- Protein 17 g
Ingredients
- 1 tsp / 5 ml
- vegetable oil
- 1
- small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp / 5 ml
- mild curry paste
- 1
- medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 can / 540 ml
- cooked lentils, drained, rinsed (19 oz)
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml
- chopped coriander
- 1/2 tsp / 2 ml
- salt
- 1/4 tsp / 1 ml
- pepper
- 4
- Naturegg Nature's Best Shell Eggs
- 2 tsp / 10 ml
- vinegar
Directions
In skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion 3-5 minutes. Stir in curry paste and tomato and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in drained lentils; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. Stir in coriander, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Pour about 8 cups (2 L) water in shallow saucepan or deep skillet. Add vinegar. Place over medium-high heat. Once water begins to steam and bubble, reduce heat to low or until water is just below boiling. Break each egg into small cup and gently slide into water. Poach 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness.
Divide lentils between 4 plates. Use a slotted spoon to lift out each egg. Drain and place an egg on top of each plate. Serve with toast*, if desired.
Gluten Free
* For gluten-free: check ingredient list on curry paste to make sure it is gluten-free and use distilled white vinegar or balsamic vinegar. If serving with toast, use gluten-free bread.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING
Fat: 8 g | Calories: 228 | Cholesterol: 180 mg | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 17 g | Dietary Fibre: 6 g
Naturegg Nature’s Best
Eggs from hens on a vegetarian feeding program that contains no medications, antibiotics or animal by-products.
Learn MoreTips: Hard Boiled
To hard cook, place cold eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of cold water over the top of the eggs. Cover saucepan and bring quickly to the boil over high heat. Immediately remove pan from heat to stop boiling. Let eggs stand in water for 18 to 23 minutes. Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs until cooled. This helps to prevent a dark or greenish ring from forming around the yolk. Remove egg from shell.