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Lentils and Eggs

Servings

2

Serving size

about 2 cups lentils with 1 egg
COOKING TIME
60 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

Lentils and Eggs

Ingredients

1/2 cup Green Lentils
4 cup Water
1 Tbsp. Olive oil (divided)
4 ounces Crimini mushrooms (sliced)
1 large White onions (diced)
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1/2 tsp. Paprika
2 tsp. Dried or rubbed sage
2 large Egg(s)

Instructions

Place the lentils in a bowl with 2 cups of the water. Stir and let stand for 30 minutes.

Place 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, tossing frequently, sweating the mushrooms until they are well browned and caramelized.

Remove the mushrooms to a plate.

Place the other 2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet and add the diced onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the lentils with the two cups water they have been soaking in.

Add the salt, pepper, paprika, and sage.

Simmer over medium high heat. Add water 1/2 cup at a time cooking for about 20 - 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. As the lentils get soft add less water.

When the lentils are soft enough but not mushy, make two small depressions in the lentils and place the mushrooms on top of the lentils. Crack one egg over the top of each layer of mushrooms so that there are two eggs on top of the lentils.

Cook for about ten minutes. Add water to the pan 2 tablespoons at a time to keep a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the pan. Cook until the white part of the egg has set. Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

No specific GERD triggers. The onions are cooked long enough that they may be safe for some with GERD.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This is the loveliest recipe that I had while in Spain. It’s simple and so great for you. What is more wholesome than lentils and eggs? It is really simple and takes all of 30 minutes active cooking time.

"The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket."

Andrew Carnegie, Industrialist