Ingredients
– 1 tsp garlic, minced
– 1 Tbsp tomato paste
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– ½ tsp ground fennel
– ½ tsp dried oregano
– 1 cup (≈190 g) green lentils, rinsed
– ½ cup (≈120 g), to taste
– 2 Tbsp olive oil for sizzled greens
– ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– Juice of ½ lime
– 4 eggs, poached
Instructions
1-First, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
2-Stir in garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground fennel, and dried oregano, cooking for about 2 minutes to let the aromas bloom.
3-Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the 1 cup (≈190 g) green lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4-While the lentils cook, prepare the black-pepper yogurt by whisking together yogurt and cracked black pepper. Set it aside for later.
5-For the cherry-tomato compote, heat a skillet and cook the cherry tomatoes until the skins blister and the juices thicken slightly. Transfer to a bowl.
6-Next, for the sizzled greens, use the same skillet with 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add dill and parsley, stir for about 30 seconds, then remove from heat and stir in lime juice and a pinch of salt.
7-Finally, poach the 4 eggs in a shallow pan of gently simmering water for a few minutes until done to your liking. Remove with a slotted spoon and pat dry.
8-To assemble, spread a layer of black-pepper yogurt on each plate, top with a scoop of braised lentils, add a spoonful of cherry-tomato compote, place a poached egg on top, and drizzle with sizzled greens. Serve right away for the best taste.
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🔥 Let the lentils cool slightly before storing; they reheat beautifully and develop deeper flavor.
🌿 Add a drizzle of extra‑virgin olive oil over the finished bowl for extra richness.
🕒 For a mild heat, sprinkle a pinch of red‑chili flakes into the lentil pot while it simmers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising, poaching, sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with poached egg
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
