Mediterranean Braised Lentils Poached Egg (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Mediterranean braised lentils

01 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
02 - 1 medium red onion, diced
03 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground fennel
07 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
09 - 120 millilitres red wine
10 - 480 millilitres vegetable broth
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Black pepper yogurt

13 - 240 grams Greek yogurt
14 - 1.5 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper

→ Blistered cherry tomatoes

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - Salt, to taste
18 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sizzled greens

19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 15 grams fresh dill, chopped
21 - 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
22 - Juice of 0.5 lime

→ To serve

23 - 4 poached eggs

# Instructions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a medium saucepot over medium-high heat. Add diced red onion and sauté until softened, approximately 4–5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground fennel, dried oregano, and rinsed green lentils to the pot. Stir to combine. Pour in red wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until most of the wine has evaporated.
03 - Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes, until lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Combine Greek yogurt with freshly cracked black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
05 - In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes. Cook until seared and softened, about 4–5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
06 - In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped dill and parsley, stirring for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add juice of half a lime.
07 - Poach 4 eggs to preferred doneness in simmering water. Drain gently.
08 - Spread black pepper yogurt on serving plates. Top with braised lentils, blistered cherry tomatoes, poached eggs, and sizzled herbs. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For best flavor, use freshly cracked black pepper and high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
02 - Poached eggs can be prepared ahead and held in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes before serving.

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