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Harissa Baked Eggs with Red Lentils & Yams

Fast and simple Harissa baked eggs with red lentils for a perfect brunch or meal!
Pulses Lentils
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.25 recipe with 4 eggs Calories: 325 Total Fat: 14 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Carbohydrate: 32 g Fibre: 5 g Sugars: 3 g Protein: 19 g Cholesterol: 210 mg Sodium: 361 mg Potassium: 772 mg Iron: 3 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small yam, peeled & finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry red split lentils, rinsed & drained
  • 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) Harissa spice mix or chili sauce, or to taste!
  • 1 1/2 cups 375 mL low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4-6 large eggs, depending on size of pan & servings
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled Feta cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley, cilantro or basil

Directions

  • In a skillet with a lid, over medium, heat canola oil. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, yam, lentils, spices and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover for 5 to 7 minutes until yams and lentils are soft. Mixture should be a sauce consistency; if dry, add additional broth or water.
  • Make 4 to 6 "wells" in the lentil mixture to place the eggs in. Crack each egg into a separate small bowl and then gently pour into a well. Crumble Feta cheese over the sauce and eggs.
  • Cover and continue to simmer over low heat until the eggs are poached until desired doneness.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

One of my go-to’s. I love that it is high in protein, vegetarian and is all in one dish! I usually use carrots instead of yams because I have them kicking around more often.