Fried Eggs with Garlic Lemon and Mint
Elevate your breakfast game with this stunning recipe for Fried Eggs with Garlic, Lemon, and Mint—a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic dish. Perfectly fried eggs are infused with the tantalizing aroma of golden sautéed garlic and finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and zest for a zesty flavor burst. Fresh mint leaves add a refreshing herbal note, while a sprinkling of red chili flakes (if desired) brings a gentle kick of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this unique and flavorful dish is both simple and sophisticated, making it ideal for a quick yet elegant breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Serve it straight from the pan with crusty bread or warm pita to soak up the citrusy, garlicky pan juices, and impress your taste buds with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 10 mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Zest the lemon using a fine grater and set the zest aside. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons of juice.
Wash and pat dry the mint leaves, then roughly chop them if they are large.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Crack the eggs into the pan, spacing them evenly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. For firmer yolks, cook a little longer or cover the pan with a lid briefly.
Season the eggs with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using).
Drizzle the lemon juice over the eggs and sprinkle the lemon zest evenly across the pan.
Scatter the mint leaves on top of the eggs and cook for another 30 seconds to allow the flavors to meld.
Carefully transfer the eggs onto a serving plate, pouring any remaining pan juices and garnishes over them.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, warm pita, or a side of greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1467 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% | |
*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.
