30-60 min4 servingsamerican

Breakfast Time/Anytime Lentils and Poached Eggs

By Nancy S. Hughes

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4 servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Breakfast Time/Anytime Lentils and Poached Eggs
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Recipe Details

Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 13 min

Cook Time: 19 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American, American

Diet: Diabetes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried brown
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 3 cups Water
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
No need for special silicone cups for this recipe, basic “pyrex-style” ramekins will work in this recipe!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the lentils, bay leaves, and 2 cups of the water in the Instant Pot. Seal the lid, close the valve, and set the Manual/Pressure Cook button to 7 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the oil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 tsp of the salt. Set aside.
  3. Coat 4 (6 oz) ramekins with cooking spray and crack 1 egg into each ramekin. Set aside.
  4. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid and drain the lentils (discarding the lentil water and 2 bay leaves). Return the lentils to the Instant Pot with the spinach and 1/4 tsp of the salt. Toss until the spinach is just wilted and divide it between 4 soup bowls. Cover to keep warm.
  5. Add 1 cup of water to the pot, add a trivet and 3 ramekins. Stack the 4th ramekin on top of the other ramekins. Seal the lid, close the valve, press the Cancel button, and reset the Manual/Pressure Cook button to 1 minute.
  6. Use a natural pressure release for 1 minute, followed by a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Remove the ramekins and drain off any excess water that may have accumulated while cooking. Carefully run a knife around the outer edges of each egg to release from the ramekin easily.
  7. Spoon equal amounts of the oil mixture on top of each serving of lentils and top with the eggs. Sprinkle with black pepper.

Notes

NUTRITION FACTS
Choices/Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Protein, 1/2 Fat, Calories: 280; Calories from Fat: 140; Total Fat: 15.0 g; Saturated Fat: 3.0 g; Trans Fat: 0.0 g; Cholesterol: 185 mg; Sodium: 390 mg; Potassium: 590 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 22 g; Dietary Fiber: 9 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 16 g; Phosphorus: 275 mg

About the chef

Nancy S. Hughes

Nancy S. Hughes

Nancy S. Hughes is a best selling author and leading food consultant. She has written 21 nationally published cookbooks as well as developed recipes for 60 additional cookbooks with over 7,500 published recipes to her credit. Nancy has been honored to work with clients across the United States and Canada. She's worked with major food corporations, health-focused organizations, magazines, and web-based clients including: American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Cooking Light, Better Homes and Gardens, Betty Crocker, Instant Pot, Del Monte Foods, Canola Council, and USA Rice Federation.

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