the muffin cups. use your fingers to press the mixture up the sides and on the bottom of each muffin cup to form the nests. bake 15 minutes, until brown and crisp. allow to cool in the pan at least 15 minutes.
3. crack an egg into each nest; bake until the whites are set, about 20 minutes. serve immediately. makes 12 servings.
tip: the lentil mixture and potato nests may be prepared a day in advance and the eggs added just before baking. 