Mass-Builder Lemon & Herb Soft-boiled Egg with Pearl Barley, Carrot & Peas
A comforting British bowl: soft-boiled egg with pearl barley, carrot and peas. Around 833 kcal and 31g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 255g pearl barley
- 80g carrots
- 80g peas
- 20g lemon juice
- 5g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- fresh parsley, thyme & black pepper
- 10g butter
- 5g olive oil
- lemon wedge
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the carrot and peas, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.
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Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook for 6½ minutes, then cool in cold water and peel.
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Toss the protein in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking, and squeeze over more lemon to finish.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the carrot and peas for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and soft-boiled egg, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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Bulking upgrade: add the butter, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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