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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
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thin aspargus (woody ends trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp chopped thyme
  • dash white vinegar
  • 1 1/3 cups cooked lentils
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. To serve divide asparagus on 4 plates, top with dressed lentils and place one egg on top. Season with pepper and serve right away.

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: 4Servings

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.