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Poached Eggs and Lentil Hash


  • Author: joe-peackok
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy and nutritious hash featuring poached eggs and lentils, packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups lentils (pre-cooked or canned, drained and rinsed if canned)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 4 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 8 eggs, poached
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients first: dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes; slice the mushrooms and chop the parsley.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and all-purpose seasoning; sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the yellow bell pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the mushrooms and tomatoes; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Add the lentils and Sriracha; cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Top with poached eggs and garnish with parsley.
  10. Serve immediately with extra lemon or Sriracha if desired.

Notes

You can make the lentils ahead of time for easier meal prep. If poaching eggs feels intimidating, soft-boiled or fried eggs work great too.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 320mg

Keywords: breakfast, healthy, lentils, poached eggs, vegetarian