Warm Lentil And Poached Egg Salad Recipes

WARM LENTIL AND POACHED EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan. Add the onion, carrot and celery; cook for 5min. Add peppers and mushrooms, cover and cook for a further 5min. Stir in lentils and stock. Bring to the boil; simmer, covered, for 25-30min.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil. Break eggs into water; cook for 3-4min. Lift them out with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and keep warm.
• A couple of minutes before the end of the lentil cooking time, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the vinegar. Spoon onto four plates or bowls and top each with a poached egg. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve.

FRIED EGGS OVER WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH LARDONS

Steps:

• Cover lentils with cold water by 2 inches in a saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 20 minutes.
• While lentils are simmering, cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet. Add leeks, celery, and carrot to skillet and cook, stirring, until just tender. Add vinegar and boil until most of liquid is evaporated. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tarragon, half of bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered, reserving skillet.
• Drain lentils well in a large sieve. Stir into vegetable mixture and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm, covered.
• Wipe skillet with paper towels, then add oil and heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fry eggs in batches until whites are just set but yolks are still runny and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide lentil salad among 4 plates. Top with spinach, eggs, and remaining bacon.