Baked Eggs with Lentils Recipe
I am having a love affair with baked eggs. And, it’s not just ’cause they’re easy (although, you know that’s always a bonus). Baked eggs come out perfectly and you can pair them with almost anything. This time I went with a Baked Eggs with Lentils Recipe that came about out of necessity. I wanted something that was a bit indulgent. I needed something loaded with goodness. And, I was restricted by what was in my cupboards and fridge thanks to the crazy frigid temps of what they call the First Day of Spring. Since I was feeling so romantic I had to spice it up, of course. I could not think of a better way to use up the Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic from Trader Joe’s that has been sad and neglected in the fridge door. I had to step it up on the spices still, but a little indulgence left me thinking spicy sausage, and what you are left with is a satiating Baked Eggs with Lentils Recipe. Guilt-free satisfaction.
- ½ Cup French Green Lentils
- ½ Pound Lean Sausage
- ¼ White Onion
- ½ Jar of Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic
- 8 Eggs
- Drizzle of EVOO
- Salt
- Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Dash Red Pepper Flakes
- Bring lentils to boil in full pot of water (I added a teaspoon or so of salt to the water)
- Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, until soft
- Drain
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Brown sausage on medium heat in large, deeper saute pan with salt, pepper and spices 4-6 minutes
- Flip sausage and add chopped onion and EVOO
- Add Red Pepper/Eggplant Spread and cooked lentils
- Fill ramekins ¾ full of mixture
- Crack one egg into each ramekin
- Bake for 20 minutes
You could definitely be less indulgent and keep it vegetarian (and dairy-free!) by spicing up the lentils and leaving the sausage behind. This is a delicious and satisfying dish for brunch or dinner.
Oh bring on the indulgence! This looks like a great breakfast!
It’s a good breakfast, lunch or dinner! Well, I’m a bit egg-obsessed these days…
Swoon! Just added the dip to my Trader Joe’s shopping list for our next run out there. I MUST make these!
The dip is awesome! And, I swear, I see it in everyone’s fridge doors. You must tell me how you like it – I will be making it again. Love lentils. Totally forgot somehow.