Egg Cup Lentil Bowl
Megan Olson
Photo by Megan Olson
- Serves
- 4
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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dry lentils
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large red bell pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
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Directions
- Step 1
Prepare lentils according to Skillet Popped Lentil recipe instructions
- Step 2
While lentils are cooking, slice bell pepper into 4 rings then remove ribs & seeds as necessary
- Step 3
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray
- Step 4
Cook bell peppers 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly softened
- Step 5
Crack an egg into the middle of each bell pepper, it is fine if some egg seeps through the pepper
- Step 6
Add salt & pepper to each egg
- Step 7
Cook 4 minutes then place skillet under a low broiler for 5 minutes or until the top is baked through
- Step 8
Remove eggs from oven & remove any egg on the outside of the bell pepper with your hand
- Step 9
Divide lentils into 4 bowls, top with egg cups & enjoy!