Lentil Salad with Sous Vide Poached Egg
Emily Farris and Jeff Akin are the co-founders of Feed Me Creative, a former culinary creative agency in Kansas City, MO.
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Ingredients for 4
4 large eggs, in shell
4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon, diced
1/4 cup finely diced carrots
1/4 cup finely diced shallots
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked brown lentils
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
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Step 1
Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 146°F (63°C).
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Step 2
Gently place the eggs into the water bath and set the timer for 45 minutes.
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
When the timer goes off, gently remove the eggs from the water bath. Set aside.
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Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and shallots and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 2
Stir in the lentils, lemon juice, parsley, chives, and lemon zest. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
Divide lentils among 4 serving plates or bowls. Gently crack each egg over each serving of lentil salad. Serve.