Description
This simple and flavorful Feta Eggs recipe features a runny egg cooked surrounded by crumbly feta cheese, served atop a toasted corn tortilla spread with ripe avocado. A pinch of red pepper flakes and an optional fresh lime juice squeeze add a pleasant kick and brightness. Ideal for a quick breakfast or light meal that combines creamy, tangy, and spicy elements effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Egg and Cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbly feta cheese
- 1 egg
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Tortilla and Topping
- 1 corn tortilla
- 1/4 of a ripe avocado
- optional – freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Feta ring: In a small frying pan over medium heat, sprinkle the feta cheese in a circle leaving a hollow center for the egg. This creates a cheese crust that will hold the egg as it cooks.
- Add the Egg: Crack the egg and carefully pour it into the middle of the feta ring. This ensures the egg cooks evenly surrounded by the feta.
- Season and Cook: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes over the egg. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how runny you like your yolk.
- Toast the Tortilla: While the egg cooks, warm the corn tortilla in a separate skillet or directly over a gas stove flame until slightly toasted and pliable.
- Prepare the Base: Remove the tortilla from heat and smash the ripe avocado evenly across the surface in a thin layer to create a creamy base.
- Assemble and Finish: Carefully transfer the cooked feta egg onto the avocado-spread tortilla. Optionally, squeeze fresh lime juice on top to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time for the egg to your preferred level of doneness.
- If you like it spicier, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute corn tortilla with flour tortilla if desired.
- Adding fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro can enhance the flavor.
- This recipe is perfect for a gluten-free and vegetarian diet.
