Paleo Egg in a Basket
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potato and slice it into four 1/4-inch thick rounds, aiming for uniform thickness.
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.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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.
Season the rings with sea salt and black pepper.
Carefully crack one egg into each of the sweet potato rings, ensuring the yolk sits in the center.
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.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the egg baskets sit for a minute to cool slightly.
Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving. Enjoy your Paleo Egg in a Basket warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 434 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.
