Description
A delicious and healthy Vegetable Egg Skillet packed with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate the chopped red and green bell peppers, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Fold in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt for around 2 minutes.
- Make four small indentations in the vegetable medley and crack an egg into each indentation.
- Season the eggs with onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred doneness.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the eggs.
- Cover the skillet again for another 1-2 minutes to let the cheese melt.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add diced chili peppers or a splash of hot sauce.
- Swap mozzarella for crumbled feta or creamy goat cheese for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg