Lentil salad with an egg
A versatile dish, packed with nutrients that you can adapt to your own taste.
Equipment
- cooking pot
Ingredients
- 150 gr lentils dried
- 75 gr corn jarred
- ½ red bell pepper sweet
- ¼ red onion
- 1 avocado
- 2 handful mix salad
- 2 tbl spoon olive oil
- 4 eggs
- ½ lime juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Put a pot of water on the heat to boil the eggs. When the water boils, carefully place the eggs in the water and cook for 8 minutes. (then they are still a little creamy inside. Remove them from the hot water and rinse them under cold water. When they have cooled down, peel the eggs and cut them in half carefully with a knife.
- Put another pot on the fire with water, a dash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to the boiling point. Rinse the lentils in a sieve under running water to remove any dust particles. Cook the lentils according to the instructions on the package. It is a misconception that you have to soak all lentils a day in advance. Currently, there are dried lentils that are cooked within 25-30 minutes. Read the package when you buy them. Once cooked, put them in a sieve and rinse with cold water. Let them cool down further.
- Cut the red bell pepper into small pieces and shred the red onion. Remove the skin and pit from the avocado and cut it into cubes. Sprinkle the avocado with the lime juice to prevent oxidation
- Now mix the lentils with the avocado, red pepper, red onion, corn, 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Take 4 glasses. Place the mixed lettuce leaves on the bottom. Spoon the lentil salad on top with a spoon. Possibly a few drops of oil and finish with the egg.
- You can serve this in small glasses as a starter, snack or in a large serving bowl as a side dish. Enjoy this nutritious tasty salad!
Notes
Lentil salad with an egg is a delicious and nutritious dish that is often enjoyed as a light meal or side dish.
Lentil salad with an egg is a versatile dish that you can adapt to your own taste. It is packed with nutrients, including protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and filling choice.
- Lentils are an excellent source of vegetable protein.
- Lentils are high in fiber, both soluble and insoluble fiber. They contribute to healthy digestion and promote a feeling of satiety
- Lentils have a low glycemic index, which means they contain slow-digesting carbohydrates and gradually raise blood sugar levels.
- Lentils are a source of important nutrients, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, folic acid (vitamin B9) and vitamin B6. These nutrients are essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism
- Lentils have a relatively low environmental impact compared to animal protein sources. They require less water and land to produce, contributing to more sustainable food choices.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 16gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1031IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
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by Patricia
I am Patricia, energetic 40'er, architect, business manager and food blogger. Living in Andalusia but from Flanders - Belgium. Mother of 2 active and creative kids who, together with my husband Geert, form the tasting team of the first order!
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