Jamie Oliver's refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs

Cook
1h 10m
serves
6
Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs
Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs
Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs
Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs? This recipe's the perfect all-day breakfast option.

Ingredients (15)

  • 3/4 cup (185ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves and stalks chopped separately
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) brown lentils
  • 2 red capsicums
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 chipotle chilli in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (pimenton)
  • 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 avocados
  • Juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Heat 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, coriander stalks and jalapeno, and cook, stirring, for 8-10 minutes until softened but not coloured. Stir in coriander seeds and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the lentils and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring to coat. Stir in 800ml boiling water and return to the boil. Season well, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 40 minutes or until lentils are cooked and beginning to break down. Remove from heat.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, to make capsicum salsa, place capsicums directly on a gas flame and cook, turning, for 10 minutes or until blackened all over. (Alternatively, grill on a chargrill pan.) Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes to sweat. Peel blistered skin and remove stalks and seeds, and discard. Cut flesh into thin strips and set aside.
  • 3.
    Heat 2 tbs oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add garlic and chipotle chilli, and cook for 1 minute, then add paprika and capsicum. Cook for a further 2 minutes, then add tomatoes. Season well, then bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until a thick, rich tomato sauce. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and coriander leaves. Set aside.
  • 4.
    Using a stick blender, roughly puree lentils. Add 1/4 cup (60ml) oil and return pan to medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the lentil mixture is dry.
  • 5.
    Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tbs oil in a frypan over medium heat. In batches, carefully break the eggs into pan and fry for 2 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Slice avocados and dress with juice of 1 lime.
  • 6.
    Serve the refried lentils with the capsicum salsa, fried eggs, avocado and extra lime wedges.
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