Turkish Breakfast Spinach Eggs - This turkish breakfast spinach eggs (aka Ispanaklı Yumurta) is a simple recipe that is healthy, full of flavour and easy to make. This is the perfect breakfast to make on busy mornings.
½largeOnionDiced - Red or White Onion or 3 Spring Onions sliced
2Garlic ClovesFinely sliced
2tbsp Tomato Pureeor Salca (Turkish Red Pepper Paste)
60mlWater
½tspSmoked Paprika
¾tspGround Cumin
¾tspAleppo Chilli Flakes or 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
PinchSalt
PinchBlack Pepper
200gSpinachWashed and chopped
2Eggs
Instructions
Add Oil to a pan and saute Onions for 5 -6 minutes until light golden brown.
Add Garlic and saute for a minute.
Add the Tomato Puree and stir in and add Water, Paprika, Cumin and Chilli. Cook over medium low for 1-2 minutes.
Add the Chopped Spinach and stir in. Simmer on low for 2 minutes or until any excess water has evaporated.
Make wells with a wooden spoon in the Spinach and crack Eggs into the wells.
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until the Egg Whites are set but a runny yolk remains.
Season each egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then serve.
Notes
Variations
This egg dish recipe is highly adaptable and you can put your own little spin on it. Here are some suggestions:Add other Greens or Fresh HerbsSuch as Kale, Spring Onions, Broccoli, Coriander.Add other VegetablesSuch as Corn, Mushrooms, Bell Pepper.Add CheeseAdd a sprinkling of Cheddar Cheese or Feta for a salty tang. Feta works particularly well.Add MeatAdd Sausages or ground Meat.Add Lemon JuiceJust a sprinklng for a xingy flavour.
How to serve Spinach and Eggs
Serve with a scattering of fresh parsley, some crusty bread such as No Knead Bread, Toast, Lavash (Turkish flatbread), as part of a Breakfast spread, with Yogurt sauce (recipe below) where a spicy butter sauce in mixed into 1/2 cup greek yogurt.
Garlicky Chilli Yoghurt Recipe to serve with Spinach and Eggs
A lot of Turkish food has a garlicky yoghurt accompaniment that works with all the gorgeous flavours in any of their delicious food!To make simply combine 1/2 cup yoghurt, 2 crushed Garlic Cloves, Salt and Pepper and whisk to combine. Melt
Expert Tips
SpinachCook the Spinach well and ensure that the Water evaporates fully before adding the Eggs.If you are using canned or frozen Spinach, drain it well.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat on the stove over low heat for 1-2 minutes.