Lentil with Baked Eggs in Ramekin Recipe Video

This week Healthy Helpings TV's host Michelle Koen has a hearty dish that packs a protein wallop! A most unusual recipe, this calls for lentils and eggs. Here's a little secret... you can leave out the eggs to use this lentil dish as the basis for a number of other dishes as well!

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient, , Interest Group,

Ingredients

 Lentils1 Cup (16 tbs) (brown or green)
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Onion1 Medium, finely chopped
 Garlic clove1 Medium, finely chopped
 Red bell pepper1⁄2 Medium, thinly sliced
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon (extra virgin)
 Red wine vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Egg4 Medium
 Cilantro/Parsely1 Bunch (100 gm), finely chopped (or as required)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 79

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g13.6%

Saturated Fat 2 g9.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 186.1 mg62%

Sodium 79 mg3.3%

Total Carbohydrates 36 g12.1%

Dietary Fiber 16.6 g66.3%

Sugars 4.4 g

Protein 19 g38.5%

Vitamin A 48.3% Vitamin C 55.2%

Calcium 8.2% Iron 28.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350ºF

MAKING
2) In a saucepan with water, add the lentils and bring to a boil.
3) Then allow to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly soft.
4) Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet or frying pan lighly brushed with olive oil, saute the onion and garlic until softened.
5) Add the bell pepper and saute until softened. Set aside until the lentils are ready.
6) In a small bowl, whisk the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and seasonings to taste.
7) When the lentils are cooked, stir in the olive oil mixture along with the sauteed onion and peppers.
8) Divide the lentil mixture amongst 4 ramekins. Make depression in the center of each and crack an egg into each depression.
9) Cover ramekins with a foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the egg whites are just set.

SERVING
10) Sprinkle the baked eggs with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve warm.

Editors Review

Explore the world of vegetable protein with this simple recipe, Lentil baked in Ramekin. Lentils are good source of protein and fiber. For those who want to switch over to vegetable proteins for health reasons, this dish is an obvious choice, it nourishes one with all the proteins required minus unhealthy fats what is found in meat. This dish is also recommended for a quick breakfast.
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