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    Olive Oil–Fried Lentils with Cherry Tomatoes and a Chile-Fried Egg

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    A hearty and flavorful dish featuring crispy lentils, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a spicy fried egg.

    Ingredients for Olive Oil–Fried Lentils with Cherry Tomatoes and a Chile-Fried Egg

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    Black Beluga Lentils

    cups

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

    Red Onion, thinly sliced

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    Asian Fish Sauce

    teaspoons

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    Lime Juice, fresh

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    Black Pepper, freshly ground

    to taste

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    Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Garlic Clove, thinly sliced

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    Shallots, very thinly sliced

    each

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    Cherry Tomatoes, halved

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    Flat Leaf Parsley, coarsely chopped

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    Large Eggs

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    Red Pepper Flakes, crushed

    teaspoons

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    Roasted, Salted Peanuts, chopped

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    Lime, quartered

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    How to Make Olive Oil–Fried Lentils with Cherry Tomatoes and a Chile-Fried Egg

    1. Cook Lentils

    Cook the lentils in a pot of salted water over medium heat until they are tender but still hold their shape, about 15-20 minutes.

    2. Prepare Onion Mixture

    Mix red onion with fish sauce and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, and set aside.

    3. Sauté Garlic and Shallot

    Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and shallot with a pinch of salt and black pepper until golden, about 3 minutes.

    4. Cook Tomatoes

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

    5. Crisp Lentils

    Stir in the cooked lentils and cook until edges are dry and crisp, about 8-10 minutes.

    6. Finish Lentil Mixture

    Toss the crispy lentils with chopped parsley and the onion mixture.

    7. Fry Eggs

    Clean the skillet and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the eggs with red pepper flakes until whites are set and edges are crispy.

    8. Assemble and Serve

    Divide the lentil mixture among bowls, top with a chile-fried egg, drizzle with remaining oil, and sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.


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