Spicy Brunch Eggs Delight (Printable)
Eggs cooked with sautéed peppers, spinach, and spices for a vibrant brunch flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
→ Eggs
06 - 8 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Dairy & Oil
11 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garnishes
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
14 - Hot sauce, optional, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
02 - Add finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, and minced jalapeño pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add roughly chopped baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
05 - Create 8 small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack one large egg into each well.
06 - Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the eggs as desired.
07 - Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until egg whites are fully set but yolks remain runny. Cook longer if firmer yolks are preferred.
08 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley over the top before serving.
09 - Serve immediately with optional hot sauce.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It's a one-skillet wonder that looks restaurant-worthy but comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy brunch instead of hiding in the kitchen.
- The spices wake up your palate in that perfect way that makes coffee taste better and conversation flow easier.
- You can dial the heat up or down depending on who's eating, and everyone still feels like they're having exactly what they want.
02 -
- Cold eggs crack unevenly and cook at different rates—letting them sit on the counter for five minutes before cracking makes an actual difference in how they set.
- If your skillet doesn't have a lid, you can stretch a piece of foil over the top, but a real lid is worth owning because it lets you watch the eggs cook without letting the steam escape.
- The moment you think the eggs are done, they're still cooking from residual heat, so remove them from the pan a touch before they look completely set.
03 -
- Use a nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron, because eggs that stick to the pan will teach you patience you didn't want to learn.
- If you're cooking for more than four people, make two skillets side by side instead of trying to crowd one—the vegetables won't have room to soften properly, and the eggs won't cook evenly.