Description
A quick and bold breakfast featuring crispy feta cheese and perfectly cooked eggs, ideal for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly in the skillet, making sure it covers the bottom.
- Allow the feta to cook for about 1-2 minutes until it starts to melt slightly and the edges begin to crisp.
- Carefully crack the eggs over the feta, spacing them apart.
- Season the eggs with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Let the eggs cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
- For firmer yolks, cook a bit longer according to your preference.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley and red pepper flakes over the eggs.
- Once cooked, gently slide the eggs and crispy feta out of the pan onto a plate.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted by using lower-fat cheese or adding baby spinach. Consider serving with toasted rye or mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: breakfast, eggs, feta, crispy, quick meal