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Mediterranean Braised Lentils with Poached Egg Bliss

This Mediterranean Braised Lentils recipe offers a hearty vegetarian twist, featuring protein-rich lentils, vibrant tomatoes, and creamy poached eggs for a nourishing meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Fennel Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
For the Lentils
  • 1 cup Green Lentils
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine Or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or any plain yogurt
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Or lemon juice
  • 4 large Eggs For poaching

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced red onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground fennel, and oregano, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  2. Pour in red wine and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until wine is reduced by half.
  3. Add green lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 18-20 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine Greek yogurt and cracked black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté halved cherry tomatoes for 4-5 minutes until blistered.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté chopped dill and parsley for 1-2 minutes, then drizzle with lime juice.
  7. Bring water to a simmer in a pot, add vinegar, and poach eggs for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set.
  8. Spread black pepper yogurt on plates, top with lentils, blistered tomatoes, and poached eggs. Finish with sizzled greens.

Notes

Store lentils in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.