Sweet Potato and Beluga Lentil Salad with Poached Egg

With this salad, you don't have to choose between nutrients-dense black lentils and sweet potatoes. Together with some fresh herbs and a poached egg, you can expect a real flavour experience. If you can't find beluga lentils, use French puy lentils. They both share the same size and texture and also hold their shape well when cooked. When poaching eggs, use the FRESH ones, ideally at room-temperature, as older eggs tend to have watery egg whites that won't closely surround the yolk when poached.

	Dressing
2 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tsp Garam masala Salt and pepper 120 g Beluga black lentils 2 tbsp Fresh herbs, chopped (I used a mixture of parsley and dill) 2 Eggs (the fresher, the better) 1-2 tbsp White wine vinegar for poaching eggs	4 tbsp Olive oil 2 tbsp White wine vinegar 1 Chilli pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 Garlic clove, peeled and minced

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges. Toss with olive oil and season with garam masala, salt and pepper. Roast for about 30-40 minutes until they are soft in the middle and crispy on the outside.
Meanwhile cook the beluga lentils until "al dente" according to the packet instructions.
Combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Toss the black lentils with fresh herbs and the dressing.
Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle boil and stir in vinegar. Crack one egg into a soup ladle or a small bowl. Use a spoon to create a swirl. Now add the egg to the middle of the swirl and cook the egg for 3 minutes. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and dab it on a paper towel to remove any excess water. Repeat with the second egg.
Arrange the roasted sweet potato wedges in two plates. Spoon some lentils over, then top with the poached egg. Grind some black pepper on top. Enjoy!

19 comments:

Tom 28/8/24 13:10: ...I'd love this!
DEZMOND 28/8/24 13:20: Lovely colour combo! I have never seen black lentils, very interesting, hope they are nice and soft like the red ones which I use daily.
My name is Erika. 28/8/24 13:23: I've never heard of beluga lentils. I don't think I've ever seen them here either. Saying that, next time I go to the store I'll probably notice them now that I've heard of them.
Margaret D 28/8/24 13:48: Looks good, Angie.
Angie's Recipes 28/8/24 14:10: No. They ain't like red one. They need more time to cook and won't get mushy like red lentils if cooked too long.
Brian's Home Blog 28/8/24 15:17: That is a wonderful looking salad!
MELODY JACOB 28/8/24 17:15: This salad sounds absolutely delicious and packed with nutrients! The combination of black lentils, sweet potatoes, and poached eggs is sure to be a flavor explosion. Thanks for sharing such a detailed recipe!

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Bill 28/8/24 18:17: Nice, sounds good.
Christine 28/8/24 20:01: Looks good
Eva Taylor 28/8/24 22:08: Lentils are also a family favourite and the sweet potato and poached egg just takes it over the top. What a perfect summertime meal.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 28/8/24 23:22: I'm speechless - it looks so beautiful and dramatic (thanks to Beluga black lentils)! And it sounds absolutely delicious, too!
Cooking Julia 28/8/24 23:26: A great combo that I would love of course!
Lowcarb team member 29/8/24 00:13: Something a little different.
Thanks for sharing the recipe.

All the best Jan
Raymund | angsarap.net 29/8/24 00:41: This recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures! The combination of nutrient-dense lentils with the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, all topped with a perfectly poached egg, sounds both nourishing and satisfying.
Citu 29/8/24 01:58: Gracias por las recetas . Adoro la lentejas. Lo hare pronto. Te mando un beso.
roentare 29/8/24 02:16: Very healthy looking recipe
David M. Gascoigne, 29/8/24 12:57: A couple of years ago I got sick (not seriously but painful for day) and there was some suspicion that it might have been the result of an undercooked egg yolk. Since then I have been fanatical about making sure the yolk is cooked in one way or another - over hard, scrambled, in an omelette etc. I could eat this without the egg though!
eileeninmd 29/8/24 14:40: Sounds delicious and healthy! Take care, enjoy your day!
Carol @Comfort Spring Station 29/8/24 17:12: I don't know how you come up with your wonderful combinations of flavors. I've never tried Beluga lentils, but I'm sure I'd love them. Beautiful presentation.