If you're looking for a hearty, comforting, and delicious meal, look no further than warm lentil salad with poached eggs. This flavorful dish is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, and it's easy to make at home. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a meatless meal, this salad is sure to please.
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WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH POACHED EGGS
French green lentils and Swiss chard join the aromatic blend of finely diced onion, carrot, and celery known as mirepoix in this hearty salad. It's tossed in a lemony mustard dressing while still warm and finished with fresh parsley, creamy goat cheese, crunchy almonds, and the piece de resistance, poached eggs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified; set aside.
- In a saucepan, cover lentils with at least 2 inches cold water; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, 18 to 22 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and chard stems. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but do not develop color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and continue cooking until leaves collapse and become tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with lentils. Immediately drizzle with dressing and toss to evenly coat. Let cool slightly, 10 minutes. Fold in goat cheese, almonds, and parsley. Serve warm, with eggs on top.
WARM LENTIL AND POACHED EGG SALAD
This tasty salad makes a great veggie main course. Find exactly what you need from 1000s of triple tested Good Housekeeping recipes.
Categories red pepper balsamic vinegar spinach 28 day low-fat carrot celery Egg salad vegetarian lentil mushroom
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pan. Add the onion, carrot and celery; cook for 5min. Add peppers and mushrooms, cover and cook for a further 5min. Stir in lentils and stock. Bring to the boil; simmer, covered, for 25-30min.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil. Break eggs into water; cook for 3-4min. Lift them out with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and keep warm.
- A couple of minutes before the end of the lentil cooking time, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the vinegar. Spoon onto four plates or bowls and top each with a poached egg. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
WARM LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the broth to a boil. Add the lentils and bring them back to a boil. again. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered just until the color of lentils changes, about 6 or 7 minutes only.
- If there is excess water, then drain it. Transfer the lentils to a bowl and add the diced radish, and differently colored bell peppers. When at room temperature, but still somewhat warm, dress with vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Right before serving, toss with the parsley and serve as a bed for the chili scallops.
WARM LENTIL SALAD
Who said salads have to be served chilled? This soon-to-be family classic is best served warm.
Provided by Patak's Canada
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add olive oil to a pan on medium heat. Add onions and peppers and saute until tender.
- Stir in Patak's Tandoori Curry Paste.
- Add lentils and saute until hot.
- Pour the mixture into a serving bowl, top with lemon juice, parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
SARAH'S QUICK WARM LENTIL SALAD
This is a quick recipe I made up one night to use some lentils I had leftover from another time. Use as a side dish or serve with something like cornbread for a vegetarian main dish.
Provided by sonicsarah
Categories Salad
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine lentils and chicken broth in a pot. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to a low simmer and cook until lentils are cooked, but not falling apart, about 25 minutes. Add water when necessary in order to keep lentils covered.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add lentils and their liquid to the saucepan. Gently fold in tomatoes. Season with salt, add in balsamic vinegar, and stir gently. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 16.6 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1034.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
FRIED EGGS OVER WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH LARDONS
Categories Salad Egg Breakfast Brunch Fry New Year's Day Lunch Bacon Spinach Legume Lentil Fall Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover lentils with cold water by 2 inches in a saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 20 minutes.
- While lentils are simmering, cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet. Add leeks, celery, and carrot to skillet and cook, stirring, until just tender. Add vinegar and boil until most of liquid is evaporated. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tarragon, half of bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered, reserving skillet.
- Drain lentils well in a large sieve. Stir into vegetable mixture and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm, covered.
- Wipe skillet with paper towels, then add oil and heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fry eggs in batches until whites are just set but yolks are still runny and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide lentil salad among 4 plates. Top with spinach, eggs, and remaining bacon.
Tips:
- Use high-quality lentils for the best flavor and texture. Puy lentils are a good choice, as they hold their shape well when cooked.
- To save time, use pre-cooked lentils. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can poach the eggs in a shallow saucepan of simmering water.
- To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked quinoa or rice.
- For a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the bacon.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This warm lentil salad with poached eggs is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The lentils are hearty and flavorful, the eggs are rich and creamy, and the dressing is tangy and bright. This salad is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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