Mediterranean Diet Curried Eggs
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Mediterranean Diet Curried Eggs recipe—a vibrant fusion of wholesome ingredients and warm spices that’s perfect for lovers of healthy comfort food. Featuring tender hard-boiled eggs nestled in a rich, aromatic tomato-based curry sauce infused with cumin, turmeric, and fresh ginger, this dish boasts layers of bold flavors and nutrient-packed baby spinach for added health benefits. Prepared in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder highlights heart-healthy olive oil and fresh cilantro for a refreshing finish. Whether served as a satisfying main course or a flavorful side, these curried eggs offer a unique twist on traditional Mediterranean fare, making them an ideal fit for clean eating enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 14 ounces canned tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Gently add the eggs, and boil them for about 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water to cool.
While the eggs are cooling, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the curry powder, cumin powder, and turmeric powder to the onion mixture. Stir well to coat the onions and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' flavors.
Pour in the canned tomatoes, along with their juice, into the skillet. Stir to combine, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Gently mix in the baby spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt in the sauce. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Carefully peel the cooled hard-boiled eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Nestle the egg halves into the sauce, yolk-side up.
Cover the skillet, and allow the eggs to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes, so they absorb some of the curry's flavor.
Garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro just before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Curried Eggs warm as a main course or a flavorful addition to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.4 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1124 mg | 375% | |
| Sodium | 3542 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1583 mg | 34% | |
*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.
