Eggs in a Nest Recipe

Name: Eggs in a Nest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin; 2 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 medium russet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 dried ancho or other chile, stemmed, seeded, and crushed; 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced; 4 large eggs; 2 thick slices rustic bread, preferably whole grain and/or seeded

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin
2 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 medium russet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 dried ancho or other chile, stemmed, seeded, and crushed
1/2 head Savoy cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
4 large eggs
2 thick slices rustic bread, preferably whole grain and/or seeded

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Scatter the cumin seeds in the pot, followed by the garlic, onion, and bell pepper.
4
Toss in the potato cubes and lightly season with salt and pepper.
5
Sprinkle on the chile.
6
Pack in the cabbage.
7
Make four wells in the cabbage, each large enough to hold an egg.
8
Then crack each egg into a well, keeping the yolks intact.
9
Its okay if the eggs leak out of their individual wells slightly.
10
Lay the bread slices on top.
11
Cover and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Calories: 420
14
Protein: 23g
15
Carbohydrates: 57g
16
Fat: 12g
17
Cholesterol: 57g
18
Sodium: 462mg
19
Fiber: 6g

243

kcal

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin, 2 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Eggs in a Nest falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggs in a Nest

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