Broccoli with eggs and leeks is a quick and very tasty main course that will also appeal to children. They go crazy for sunny-side-up eggs, right? Then they will eat the broccoli too, you’ll see!! A simple dish rich in flavor for eating broccoli in a different way, and the eggs will gain in taste.
Today I will guide you in preparing a dish that will win over the palates of both young and old: pan-fried broccoli with sunny-side-up eggs. This recipe is not only simple and quick to make, but it’s also an explosion of colors and flavors that will make every meal a special moment. Broccoli, rich in vitamins and minerals, perfectly matches with sunny-side-up eggs, creating a blend of taste and health. Get ready to surprise your family with a dish that brings the best of nature together in a single skillet.
Below, I leave you some other tasty recipes to prepare broccoli with eggs in a pan, and then we’ll discover how to prepare broccoli with eggs and leeks right after the photo as always!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Broccoli with Eggs and Leeks
- 1.3 lbs broccoli
- 4 eggs
- 1 leek
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
- 1 tsp parsley
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Preparation of Broccoli with Eggs and Leeks
Start preparing broccoli with eggs and leeks by cleaning the broccoli; separate the florets and quickly wash them.
Steam them or microwave for a few minutes; steaming will take 5 minutes, and the microwave 3 minutes.
Steaming vegetables keeps their nutrients intact, which is why I always prefer this method.
Meanwhile, thinly slice the leek and sauté it with extra virgin olive oil in a large pan.
Once the broccoli is ready, just cooked but still very al dente, add them to the pan with the leek, salt and pepper, and stir to flavor.
Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for at least 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check the doneness of the broccoli, and if they are tender at the base, use a wooden spoon to create 4 spaces.
Break 1 egg into each space, cover with a lid, and let the egg white set while keeping the yolk slightly runny to dip bread, right?
When cooking is complete, adjust the salt, season with chopped parsley, and immediately bring the broccoli to the table and..
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
Storage of Broccoli with Eggs and Leeks
This dish should be eaten immediately after cooking. However, you can prepare the broccoli with leeks in advance, even a day before, and store it in the refrigerator. Then reheat in the pan and cook the eggs.
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