Balsamic Fried Eggs With Wilted Greens In Under 10 Minutes Recipe

Elevate your breakfast game with this incredibly fast and flavorful recipe! Balsamic-glazed fried eggs perfectly complement a bed of tender wilted greens. Choose your favorite – dandelion, beet, escarole, or arugula (we love arugula!). A touch of garlic and optional onion adds depth, creating a gourmet meal in under 10 minutes. This recipe is inspired by Chowhound.com.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 314.1 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Balsamic Fried Eggs With Wilted Greens In Under 10 Minutes

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic (and optional chopped onions) to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add 5 ounces of arugula (or your chosen greens), season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 1 minute.
  5. Immediately remove the greens from the pan and divide them between two serving plates.
  6. Wipe out the pan, return it to medium heat, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Crack 2 eggs into the pan for each serving and fry until the whites are set, the yolks are cooked to your liking, and the edges are brown and crispy (about 3 minutes).
  8. Carefully pour 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the eggs for each serving and cook until the vinegar is reduced and syrupy, about 1-2 minutes (depending on your stove).
  9. Place the fried eggs on top of the wilted greens. Drizzle with any remaining balsamic reduction. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately with toasted bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

25g

Carbs

3g

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