Fried Eggs with Greens

fried eggs with sautéed greens on plate with slice of bread and utensils

Fried Eggs with Greens are a favorite go-to quick lunch or dinner. All you need are a handful of greens; green onions, olives and eggs to create a satisfying meal in about 20 minutes. Enjoy with fresh crusty bread!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine Italian

Keyword fried eggs with greens

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 242kcal

Author Nadia Fazio

Ingredients

3 green onions sliced, white and green parts separated
1 large kale leaf tough stem removed and leaf coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup parsley chopped
7-8 olives black olives or Kalamata olives will do
2 large eggs
salt and pepper to taste
chili pepper optional

Instructions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium sized non-stick pan. Add the white parts of the green onions; kale and a pinch of salt. Cook stirring for about 3 minutes.
Add the rest of the green onions; parsley; chili pepper (optional) and a pinch of salt. Cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in the olives
Make 2 wells in the greens mixture and add the eggs. Cook with the lid on until the eggs are cooked but the yolks are still slightly runny, 3-4 minutes. Add salt and black pepper, to taste.
Serve hot with fresh bread.

Notes

Multiply this recipe as needed to feed a crowd.
Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Replace the kale with other greens such as spinach; swiss chard; broccolini; rapini or escarole.
Please note that the nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary according to exact ingredients used and portion size.

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