5 from 8 votes
Asparagus and Green Lentils with Poached Egg
Asparagus and Green Lentils with Poached Egg is an impressive-looking brunch dish perfect for Spring. The cooked lentils are tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette. The yolk from the poached egg makes a velvety sauce over the roasted asparagus and lentils.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
238 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed, thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp thyme chopped
- white vinegar dash
- 1 1/3 cups lentils cooked
- 4 egg large
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp oil, arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast about 10 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile make the dressing, in a medium bowl combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon, thyme, and remaining tablespoon oil. Whisk until emulsified. Add lentils and stir to combine. Set aside and let lentils absorb the dressing.
- To poach the eggs, fill a large saucepan with water, about 1 1/2 inches deep. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add white vinegar. One at a time crack the eggs into a ramekin and tip egg into water. Cook 3 minutes. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb water.
- To serve divide asparagus on 4 plates, top with dressed lentils and place one egg on top. Season with pepper and serve right away.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1egg, 1/3 cup lentils, asparagus
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
12.5g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3.5g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg, 1/3 cup lentils, asparagus | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12.5g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.