Spiced Lentil and Caramelized Onion Baked Eggs
Spiced Lentil and Caramelized Onion Baked Eggs is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 350°F.
In a medium, oven-safe pan, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
Add 1 large, thinly sliced onion and ½ tsp.
Kosher salt.
Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Add ½ tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. cumin, ¼ tsp.
Aleppo pepper (or ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes), and 2 Tbsp. tomato paste.
Cook and stir constantly until the onions are coated and the tomato paste has darkened slightly, about 2 minutes.
Add ⅓ cup water; stir and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid looks thickened and saucy.
Add one 14-oz. can of lentil soup; cook, stirring to combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and more Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
Using a spoon, create 3 wells in the lentil mixture.
Carefully crack 1 egg into each well.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the whites of the eggs are just set, 11 to 13 minutes.
While the eggs bake, in a small pot or butter warmer, heat 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, ghee, or olive oil over medium heat.
Add ½ tsp. cumin seeds; swirl the pan until the seeds start to sizzle and brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Remove from the heat.
Drizzle the finished eggs with the butter mixture, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.