Description
Enjoy a nutritious and satisfying breakfast with this recipe for Sautéed Greens with Fried Eggs. This dish combines the earthy flavors of mixed greens with the richness of fried eggs, creating a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as kale, chard, or spinach), roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
Optional Garnish:
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Sauté the Greens: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add the greens. Cook until wilted, about 4-6 minutes. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Fry the Eggs: In a separate pan, heat the remaining olive oil. Crack in the eggs and cook until whites are set but yolks are runny, about 3 minutes.
- Serve: Place the fried eggs on top of the sautéed greens. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use your favorite leafy greens or a mix of greens.
- Enhance the dish with grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese.
- Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with 2 eggs and greens
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
