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Spiced Lentil and Caramelized Onion Baked Eggs

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Photo of Kendra Vaculin's lentil onion bake with three eggs in a pan with a serving spoon on a countertop.
Photo & Food Styling by Kendra Vaculin

Your local grocery store likely has a few canned (and jarred and cartoned) lentil soup options; for this recipe, stick with something basic and straightforward, like Amy’s. You want a fairly blank canvas to dress up with the earthy spices and sweet caramelized onions.

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