FRIED EGGS OVER WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH LARDONS

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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup lentils (preferably French green lentils)
6 oz thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 large eggs
1 cup baby spinach

Steps:

  • Cover lentils with cold water by 2 inches in a saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While lentils are simmering, cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet. Add leeks, celery, and carrot to skillet and cook, stirring, until just tender. Add vinegar and boil until most of liquid is evaporated. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tarragon, half of bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered, reserving skillet.
  • Drain lentils well in a large sieve. Stir into vegetable mixture and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm, covered.
  • Wipe skillet with paper towels, then add oil and heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fry eggs in batches until whites are just set but yolks are still runny and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide lentil salad among 4 plates. Top with spinach, eggs, and remaining bacon.

Vern Harkin
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the crispy lardons and the fried eggs. The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


JX devil
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lardons were crispy. I'll definitely be making this again, but with a few tweaks.


Mukhtar Ali
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I'm not a big fan of fried eggs, so I used poached eggs instead. The dish was still delicious and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Nicholas Youngwirth
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I added some chopped vegetables to the lentils and it was a delicious and healthy meal. The fried eggs on top were a nice touch!


Nayyab Momina
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I would use a simpler recipe next time. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lardons were crispy. The fried eggs on top were a nice touch!


Aaron Washington
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I was looking for a new way to cook lentils and this recipe did not disappoint. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lardons added a nice smoky flavor. The fried eggs on top were the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Basudeb Ray
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the crispy lardons and the fried eggs. The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


Willie Paul
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lentils were mushy. The lardons were crispy and the fried eggs were cooked perfectly, but the lentils were just not right. I'll try this recipe again, but I'll be more careful with the cooking time.


BD Salman
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lardons were crispy. The fried eggs on top were a nice touch!


Hammad hayat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The lentils were tender and flavorful, the lardons were crispy, and the fried eggs were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Ana Marie
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lardons were crispy. I'll definitely be making this again, but with a few tweaks.


shahnaz baloch
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I'm not a big fan of fried eggs, so I used poached eggs instead. The dish was still delicious and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


MD. Imam
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I added some chopped vegetables to the lentils and it was a delicious and healthy meal. The fried eggs on top were a nice touch!


Lucas Antonio Jimenez
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lardons added a nice smoky flavor. The fried eggs on top were the perfect finishing touch. This is definitely a keeper!


Technical Stuff Nadeem Yzi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lentils were tender and flavorful, the lardons were crispy, and the fried eggs were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


mike David
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of lentils, lardons, and fried eggs was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


THABO Phuravhathu
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This dish was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a lovely flavor. The lardons added a nice smoky flavor and the fried eggs on top were the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again!