Lentils With Anchovies, Capers, And A Fried Egg

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 8 -12 anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
• 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 eggs

Recipe

• 1 saute onion & garlic in olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. add celery, carrots, and anchovies, and saute for 2 minutes longer.
• 2 add lentils and stir well. add stock/water, bay leaf, capers, and cloves. cover, lower heat, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the lentils are tender.
• 3 just before lentils are done, melt butter in a separate pan, then crack the eggs into it and cook until whites are firm and yolks are runny, about 3-5 minutes.
• 4 once the lentils are done, add salt and pepper if you wish. serve lentils with fried egg on top.