Eggs Poached in Butternut Squash Daal

Shakshuka goes to India by way of the UK for this one-pan dinner. (But we think it would also make a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch). Serve it with...Shakshuka goes to India by way of the UK for this one-pan dinner. (But we think it would also make a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch). Serve it with seeded toast or naan breads for dipping. Read more Shakshuka goes to India by way of the UK for this one-pan dinner. (But we think it would also make a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch). Serve it with seeded toast or naan breads for dipping. Shakshuka goes to India by way of the UK for this one-pan dinner. (But we think it would also make a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch). Serve it with seeded toast or naan breads for dipping.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
45 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Eggs View all Squash, Chilli, Cumin, Coconut, Beans, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Cinnamon, Eggs, Red lentils, Lentils, Onion, Ginger, Lime, Coriander, Turmeric, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

22g
Protein
515kcal
Calories
32g
Total Fat
43g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
13g
Fibre
187mg
Calcium
14%
 
11mg
Iron
61%
 
178mg
Magnesium
42%
 
1411mg
Potassium
30%
 
157mg
Sodium
7%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.5mcg
Vitamin B12
21%
 
1.2mcg
Vitamin D
6%
 
4.3mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
210mcg
Vitamin B9
53%
 
664mcg
Vitamin A
74%
 
51mg
Vitamin C
57%
 
3.3mg
Zinc
30%
 
31mcg
Vitamin K
26%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
3.5mg
Vitamin B3
22%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
417mg
Phosphorus
33%
 
Protein: 22g; Calories: 515kcal; Total Fat: 32g; Carbs: 43g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 13g; Calcium: 187mg (14%); Iron: 11mg (61%); Magnesium: 178mg (42%); Potassium: 1411mg (30%); Sodium: 157mg (7%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg (21%); Vitamin D: 1.2mcg (6%); Vitamin E: 4.3mg (29%); Vitamin B9: 210mcg (53%); Vitamin A: 664mcg (74%); Vitamin C: 51mg (57%); Zinc: 3.3mg (30%); Vitamin K: 31mcg (26%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 3.5mg (22%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 417mg (33%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Eggs View all Squash, Chilli, Cumin, Coconut, Beans, Olive oil, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Cinnamon, Eggs, Red lentils, Lentils, Onion, Ginger, Lime, Coriander, Turmeric, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
Swaps: shallot, red onion
finely diced or pulsed in a food processor
peeled and minced
green chilli
peeled and minced
garlic cloves
peeled and minced
butternut squash
Swaps: sweet potatoes
peeled and and finely diced or pulsed in a food processor
Swaps: sundried tomato paste
coconut milk (can)
water
if you can, soak them first - see note
curry powder
Swaps: swiss chard, kale
room temperature
To serve, optional
coriander
Swaps: mint, basil
Swaps: lemon
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions with a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often, for 7-8 minutes, until softened and reduced. Add the ginger, garlic, and chilli and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

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