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Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 2 540 ml cans lentils , rinsed and drained
- 2 shallots , chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Pinch pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Add 2 tbsp water to each of 4 muffin cups in muffin pan; break egg into each of the 4 muffin cups. Bake, turning muffin pan halfway through cooking, until whites are firm, 12 to 14 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute.
Meanwhile, in skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate; chop into large pieces. Set aside.
In large bowl, whisk oil with vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add bacon, lentils and shallots; toss well. Divide salad among 4 plates. Run knife along edge of each muffin cup. Using two spoons, gently remove eggs from muffin pan. Top each serving with poached egg; sprinkle with chives and pepper.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
PER SERVING: about
Calories425, Total fat13 g, saturated fat3 g, Cholesterol200 mg, Sodium650 mg, Total carbohydrate45 g, Fibre18 g, Sugars5 g, Protein42 g.
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