
25 minutes•Medium•Serves 2•
4.0
Quick Spiced Red Lentil & Poached Egg Coconut Curry
A warming, protein-rich autumn snack adapted for a 30-minute window. This recipe maintains the creamy comfort of red lentils while incorporating eggs for a quick protein boost, perfect for a medium-energy afternoon.
Recipe Rating
4.0
(0 ratings)Ingredients
- ●1/2 cup Red lentils, rinsed
- ●2 Eggs (large)
- ●1 cup Coconut milk
- ●1 cup Vegetable broth or water
- ●2 cups Fresh spinach
- ●1 tsp Ginger, grated
- ●1 tbsp Red curry paste or curry powder
- ●1 tbsp Lime juice
- ●1 tsp Cooking oil
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; sauté the grated ginger and curry paste for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 2Add the rinsed red lentils, coconut milk, and broth to the pan. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 4Reduce heat to low. Using a spoon, make two small wells in the lentil mixture and gently crack an egg into each well.
- 5Cover the pan and poach the eggs for 4-6 minutes, or until the whites are set but yolks are still runny (adjust time for desired firmness).
- 6Gently fold in the fresh spinach around the eggs until just wilted.
- 7Remove from heat, drizzle with lime juice, and serve immediately in bowls.
Recipe Context
This recipe was created with the following context in mind:
Wednesday
afternoon snack
fall
intermediate