Lidey's Spicy Braised Lentils with Baked Eggs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lidey's Spicy Braised Lentils with Baked Eggs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. green or brown lentils
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 c. chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
- 1 tsp. minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 c. marinara sauce (such as Rao’s)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- Sliced Hass avocado and chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender. Rinse and drain the lentils.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in an ovenproof 10-inch sauté pan. Add the onions, red pepper flakes and cayenne, and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for one more minute, until fragrant. Add marinara sauce, salt and black and pepper, along with 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cooked lentils and cook over low heat, stirring often, for 20 minutes, until almost all the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is very thick.
- Carefully crack four eggs onto the surface of the lentils. (You can also crack the eggs into a bowl or glass measuring cup and carefully transfer them to the pan.) Bake for 15 minutes, until the whites of the egg are set. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with sliced avocado on the side. ( And be careful, it’s easy to forget that the handle of the pan will be extremely hot!)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lidey's Spicy Braised Lentils with Baked Eggs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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