Saturday, February 25, 2012

Poached eggs over lentils and mushrooms


This is a hearty no meat meal for two.
Serves: 2
Total time: 45 minutes

1 cup french/green lentils
1/2 pound mushrooms (crimini or shiitake) 
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
splash of red wine (optional)
4 eggs

Dressing:
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Cook 1 cup of french lentils in water for 30-45 minutes (until soft).  In the meantime chop mushrooms.  When lentils are almost done saute mushrooms in oil/butter and add splash of red wine when they are soft.  Add lentils to mushrooms with salt & pepper.  In the mean time bring a small sauce pot of water to a boil.  Crack two eggs into a small dish then swirl the water and gently drop in the pair of eggs and cook for 2.5 minutes.  Repeat for the other two eggs.  Serve eggs over lentils. Drizzle dressing on top.