Spicy Lentil Bake

A fragrant vegetarian dish of spiced lentils simmered with vegetables, topped with poached eggs and served with naan bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.1 kcals 2480.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 91.3 grams 365.2 grams
Fat 15.7 grams 62.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
1
Dairy
4
piece
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
4
piece
Naan Bread
to serve
LegumesPulses
300
g
Beluga Lentils
rinsed and drained
Liquids
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Curry Powder
hot variety
1
handful
Coriander
fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
Carrot
finely chopped
2
stalk
Celery
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and pepper for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  • Add the tomato purée and curry powder and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils and 600ml of stock, then bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
  • Create four wells in the mixture and crack one egg into each.
  • Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes until the eggs are set.
  • Season with salt, pepper, coriander, and a pinch of paprika.
  • Serve the lentils and eggs with warmed naan bread and cucumber raita.