Description
A delightful breakfast recipe featuring a crispy feta cheese crust surrounding a perfectly fried egg, served on a warm tortilla with smashed avocado, garnished with pickled onions and chili oil for a flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg and Cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¾ oz / 20 g feta cheese
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil spray
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
Serving
- 1 small tortilla or slice of toasted bread
- ¼ avocado
- Lemon juice
- Pickled onions
- Chili oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray a small frying pan or skillet with cooking oil and crumble the feta cheese evenly over the surface, ensuring the cheese covers the bottom and edges of the pan.
- Sauté Feta: Heat the pan over medium heat and allow the feta to sizzle and melt gently for a couple of minutes without burning, forming a crispy cheese crust.
- Cook the Egg: Carefully crack the egg into the center of the melted feta crust. Season with dried oregano and red pepper flakes, then cook the egg until it reaches your preferred doneness, whether medium or runny yolk.
- Warm the Tortilla: While the egg cooks, warm the tortilla on a gas stove, in the oven, or microwave until soft and heated through.
- Prepare Avocado: Smash the avocado onto the warmed tortilla and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the egg and feta crust are golden brown and cooked, gently lift them from the pan with a spatula and place on top of the prepared tortilla.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the dish with pickled onions and a drizzle of chili oil, then serve immediately to enjoy your crispy feta fried eggs.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet to help with lifting the crispy feta and egg without breaking.
- If you prefer, substitute the small tortilla with a slice of toasted bread for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the dish.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free tortilla or gluten-free bread.
- Pickled onions can be store-bought or homemade; they add a nice tangy contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
