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Egg and Lentil Dahl

Egg and Lentil Dahl

In need of some mid-week dinner inspiration? 

Why not try our Eggs and Lentil Dahl. This better-for-you recipe packs a flavoursome punch and will leave your mouth watering after the first bite. The infusion of chilli and lime make for the perfect combination. 

Easy to whip up, and absolutely delicious. We're sure this one will be on regular rotation!

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) dried red split lentils, rinsed, drained 
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped 
  • 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed 
  • 3 tsp mild curry powder 
  • 1 fresh long green chilli (optional) 
  • 1 cups vegetable stock 
  • 200g green beans, cut diagonally into thirds 
  • 6 eggs  
  • 2 tbsp lime juice,  
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) light coconut cream 
  • 80g kale and baby spinach salad mix 
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander 
  • Lime wedges and flat breads, to serve 

Method

  1. Place lentils, onion, ginger, garlic, curry powder, chilli and stock in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or until lentils are tender, adding beans for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.  
  2. Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add eggs and simmer for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. Drain and stand in cold water. Peel and halve. 
  3. Remove and discard chilli. Stir in lime juice, coconut cream, kale and spinach mix and half the coriander. Top dahl with remaining coriander and eggs. Serve with lime wedges and warmed chapati or naan bread. 
     

Nutritional Information

  • Serving size 462g
  • Energy 1720kJ 411kcal
  • Protein 27.9g
  • Total fat 14.2g
  • Saturated fat 6.3g
  • Carbs (total) 35.3g
  • Carbs (sugar) 6.1g
  • Sodium 818mg
  • Fibre 14g

All nutrition values are per serve.