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Moroccan Lentils

Lentils spiced with the flavors of Morocco for a great vegetarian dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound of Lentils
  • 1 medium yellow onions
  • 4 sweet peppers various colors
  • 3 tomatoes on the vine diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 - 10 ounce bag of spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Moroccan spice mixture bought at my local spice shop
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons safflower or avocado oil

Instructions

  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the lentils according to the bag instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet on medium heat, warm the oil.
  • Add in the onions, peppers and spices.
  • Cook for 3 - 4 minutes until the onions and peppers begin to soften.
  • Add in the tomatoes and cook out most of there liquid.
  • Add in the spinach and cook until just wilted.
  • Finish by adding the drained lentils into the pan and let the flavors meld for a few minutes.
  • While the flavors are coming together, fry your eggs. Leave them sunny side up.
  • To serve, take the eggs and top the lentils.
  • Enjoy!