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Paleo Egg in a Basket

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Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Wake up your mornings with this delightful and nutritious twist on the classic breakfast favorite, Paleo Egg in a Basket. In this recipe, golden rings of sweet potato take center stage, serving as the perfect grain-free "baskets" for sunny, oven-baked eggs. Lightly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, this dish is a flavorful, wholesome, and visually stunning way to start your day. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this paleo-friendly meal is packed with nutrients, making it ideal for anyone following a clean eating or grain-free diet. Perfect for brunch or a quick, healthy breakfast, it pairs wonderfully with a crisp side salad or avocado slices.

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Recipe Information

⏱️
Prep Time
10 min
🔥
Cook Time
20 min
🕐
Total Time
30 min
👥
Servings
2 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

6 items
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

10 steps
1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Peel the sweet potato and slice it into four 1/4-inch thick rounds, aiming for uniform thickness.

3

Use a small glass or cookie cutter, about 2 inches in diameter, to remove the center of each sweet potato slice, creating rings with a hole in the center. These will be your baskets.

4

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

5

Place the sweet potato rings in the skillet and cook them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they start to soften and turn golden brown.

6

Season the rings with sea salt and black pepper.

7

Carefully crack one egg into each of the sweet potato rings, ensuring the yolk sits in the center.

8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.

9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the egg baskets sit for a minute to cool slightly.

10

Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving. Enjoy your Paleo Egg in a Basket warm.

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
246
cal
7.1g
protein
13.9g
carbs
18.6g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (130.8g)
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.6 g 24%
Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 185 mg 62%
Sodium 590 mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 13.9 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g 7%
Total Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 7.1 g 14%
Vitamin D 1.0 mcg 5%
Calcium 47 mg 4%
Iron 1.4 mg 8%
Potassium 294 mg 6%

*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.

Source of Calories

22.0%%
11.3%%
66.7%%
Fat: 333 cal (66.7%%)
Protein: 56 cal (11.3%%)
Carbs: 110 cal (22.0%%)