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Cheesy Lentil-Potato Skillet with Peanut Butter Sauce

27 minutes
Serves 4
LunchAmericanVegetarianGluten-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeLow Carb
Herb's take

This eclectic dish borrows from diner hash and a hint of West African peanut sauce, fusing lentils, potatoes, and cheese with a surprising finish. Note: White rice is omitted to keep this lunch genuinely low carb and gluten-free.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 02
    Add diced onion to the potatoes and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  3. 03
    Stir in the cooked lentils, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook for 2 more minutes to let flavors mingle.
  4. 04
    While the skillet simmers, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with milk and a generous pinch of salt and pepper until frothy.
  5. 05
    Push the lentil-potato mixture to the edges of the pan, making a well in the center. Pour in the egg mixture and let set for 30 seconds, then gently fold into the hash. Cook, stirring, until eggs are just set.
  6. 06
    Sprinkle cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and cook on low for 2 minutes until melted. Remove from heat.
  7. 07
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter and water until smooth and pourable. Season with a pinch of salt.
  8. 08
    Drizzle peanut butter sauce over the skillet. Serve hot, with extra black pepper to taste.

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