Dinner

Smashed Lentils with Egg is for Dinner.

Smashed Lentils with Egg takes several minutes to prepare.

Smashed Lentils with Egg takes several minutes to cook.

Smashed Lentils with Egg makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Smashed Lentils with Egg are:

2 cups of lentils
Olive oil
4 shallots, or 1/4 red onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
4-6 eggs

Here is how you make Smashed Lentils with Egg:

Rinse and drain the lentils. Mince the shallots and garlic and chop the cilantro. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about five minutes, then add the garam masala and lentils. Stir so the lentils are coated with the oil and garlic, then add the cilantro and cook until wilted.Add 4 cups of water and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes. If they are too watery at the end, leave the lid off for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and mash with a fork.Heat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease individual baking ramekins. Mound the lentils in each then make a hollow and crack in an egg. Cover with foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until yolk is just set.Serve with lime pickle or another spicy chutney. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATCH23.

The nutritional information for Smashed Lentils with Egg is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 233.1

• Total Fat: 9.0 g
• Cholesterol: 212.5 mg
• Sodium: 109.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
• Protein: 15.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Smashed Lentils with Egg is Vegetarian