Egyptian Eggs with Dukkah
Transform your breakfast routine with Egyptian Eggs with Dukkah, a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the magic of Middle Eastern cuisine. Perfectly cooked eggs—a choice of sunny-side-up or over-easy—are adorned with dukkah, a fragrant, homemade spice blend featuring toasted sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, hazelnuts, and a hint of black pepper. This nutty and aromatic topping adds incredible texture and bold flavor to every bite. Served alongside warm, soft flatbread or pita bread, this dish is perfect for dipping into creamy yolks or pairing with crisp cucumber and ripe tomato slices for a balanced, wholesome meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet impressive recipe is your go-to for an exotic breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pieces flatbread or pita bread
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Toast the sesame seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
In the same skillet, toast the hazelnuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Allow them to cool slightly, then rub off the skins with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the toasted seeds, hazelnuts, kosher salt, and black peppercorns into a coarse mixture. Set the dukkah aside.
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your preferred doneness (sunny-side-up, over-easy, or medium, about 3-5 minutes).
Warm the flatbread or pita bread in a dry skillet or toaster until soft and pliable.
To serve, place two eggs onto each plate and sprinkle generously with the dukkah spice mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with warm bread for dipping into the runny yolks or alongside fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomato slices for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1521 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
