Shamrock Eggs

 

Here's a healthy St. Patrick’s Day surprise for the kids. These eggs are the perfect quick way to get both veggies and protein at the beginning of the day.

Ingredients:

1 green bell pepper

4 eggs 

2-3 tablespoons oil

cheese slices, optional

Directions: 

1.  Slice bell pepper into 1/4-inch thick circles.  Heat cooking oil over medium-low heat in a skillet.  Place 2-3 slices in the skillet and cook about 30 seconds per side.  

2.  Crack an egg into each bell pepper in the skillet. Allow eggs to cook inside pepper rings.  Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to skillet and cover to steam the eggs - no need to flip them. Once eggs are cooked through, you can cover with a slice of cheese, if preferred. To melt the cheese, turn off heat and let eggs sit in pan with lid on. 

Serves 2-3. 

Breakfast Skillet

 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium-sized potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
4 sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
4 large eggs
1/2 cup of feta, or favorite cheese (shredded or crumbled)
crushed red chili peppers, to taste
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish

Directions:

1.  Warm a large skillet over medium heat.  Add Olive Oil and heat for 1 minute.  Add potatoes, stirring to coat.  Let brown and crisp for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  

2.  Add onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and potatoes are softened. Season with salt and pepper.  

3.  Add sausage and let pieces sear and crisp, up to 5 minutes. Stir to avoid burning.  Increase heat to high and add tomatoes, gently stirring to combine,  

4.  Crack each egg into a separate part of the pan; cover and cook for 4 minutes. 

5.  Top with cheese, tomato garnish and red chili flakes before serving.