Poached Eggs with Spinach and Lentils
Poached Eggs with Spinach and Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tomatoes, halved, flesh grated
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) lentils, rinsed and drained
- 12 cups (300 g) baby spinach
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup (60 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- Sriracha, to taste
- Naan bread, optional
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, soften the onion, garlic and ginger in the oil for 3 minutes. Add the spices and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the tomatoes, lentils and half of the spinach. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid. Add the remaining spinach and continue cooking until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Using a spoon, make 4 wells in the spinach mixture. Crack an egg into each well. Cover and simmer gently for 5 to 6 minutes or until the egg whites are set. Garnish with feta and drizzle with Sriracha. Serve with naan bread, if desired.
Poached Eggs with Spinach and Lentils