Czech Marjoram Lentils with Fried Egg and Pickled Cucumber
This simmered dish pairs brown lentils with egg, dried marjoram and pickled cucumber, sliced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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