This simmered dish pairs brown lentils with cooked white rice, egg and avocado, sliced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm oil and cook onion and tomato 6 to 8 minutes until jammy. Stir in cumin, remaining salt, and black pepper to make a quick hogao.
brown lentils (dry)cooked white rice
Add cooked rice and lentils to the skillet; toss to coat and warm through 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
egg
In the same skillet (or a second pan), fry the egg to your preference (sunny-side or over-easy).
brown lentils (dry)cooked white riceeggavocado
Serve lentil rice in a bowl, top with the egg, and add avocado on the side.
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