LENTILS WITH ANCHOVIES, CAPERS, AND A FRIED EGG

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I LOVE lentils. I eat them at least once a week. I also love capers and anchovies, so I came up with this. Lentils also taste delicious with an egg on top- especially one with a runny yolk. Don't let the anchovies scare you, as they're just there to flavor the lentils and their strong flavor will dissipate as you cook.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
8 -12 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 1/2 cups brown lentils
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon butter
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Saute onion & garlic in olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots, and anchovies, and saute for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add lentils and stir well. Add stock/water, bay leaf, capers, and cloves. Cover, lower heat, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the lentils are tender.
  • Just before lentils are done, melt butter in a separate pan, then crack the eggs into it and cook until whites are firm and yolks are runny, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the lentils are done, add salt and pepper if you wish. Serve lentils with fried egg on top.

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