Author Notes: Crunchy and nutty skillet popped lentils in a bowl topped with an egg baked in bell pepper come together this decadent, gluten free and low calorie Egg Cup Lentil Bowl dish. —Megan Olson
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1 1/2
cups dry lentils
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1
teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
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1/4
cup dried parsley
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1/2
teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4
large eggs
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1
large red bell pepper
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salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Prepare lentils according to Skillet Popped Lentil recipe instructions
- While lentils are cooking, slice bell pepper into 4 rings then remove ribs & seeds as necessary
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray
- Cook bell peppers 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly softened
- Crack an egg into the middle of each bell pepper, it is fine if some egg seeps through the pepper
- Add salt & pepper to each egg
- Cook 4 minutes then place skillet under a low broiler for 5 minutes or until the top is baked through
- Remove eggs from oven & remove any egg on the outside of the bell pepper with your hand
- Divide lentils into 4 bowls, top with egg cups & enjoy!
Photo by Megan Olson