Lentil Medley with Soft-Boiled Eggs

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   5 min hands-on

   • Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.
   • Wash cherry tomatoes and spinach.
   • Peel and thinly slice the onion.

2. Cook Lentils

   3 min hands-on22 min waiting

   • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
   • Add lentils, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

3. Char Tomatoes

   2 min hands-on6 min waiting

   • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
   • Add whole cherry tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes, tossing until skins blister and char.

4. Sauté Onions

   1 min hands-on5 min waiting

   • Lower heat to medium and add sliced onions to the pan with tomatoes.
   • Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring until onions soften and become translucent.

5. Wilt Spinach

   2 min hands-on

   • Add spinach to the pan with onions and tomatoes.
   • Stir for 2–3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.

6. Soft-Boil Eggs

   3 min hands-on8 min waiting

   • Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil.
   • Lower eggs into water and cook for 6–7 minutes for soft-boiled texture.
   • Transfer eggs to ice water for 2 minutes, then peel and halve lengthwise.

7. Combine Lentils with Pesto

   2 min hands-on

   • In a large bowl, mix lentils with most of the pesto.
   • Stir to coat evenly and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

8. Assemble Dish

   3 min hands-on

   • Divide lentil mixture between bowls.
   • Top with wilted spinach, charred tomatoes, and egg halves.
   • Drizzle remaining pesto mixed with olive oil over the top.
   • Cooking tips:
   • To enhance umami flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the tomatoes while cooking.
   • For a silkier texture in the lentils, avoid overcooking them; they should hold their shape but feel creamy when bitten.
   • If you prefer slightly firmer eggs, boil them for 8 minutes instead of 6–7.
   • Use fresh, high-quality pesto for the best herby flavor. If the pesto is too thick, thin it out with olive oil before drizzling.