Fried Eggs In a Bed of Toasted Walnut Breadcrumbs

Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
1

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
290 cal
Total Fat
19 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
350 mg
Sodium
430 mg
Carbohydrates
11 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
15 g

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (or so) breadcrumbs, whole-wheat
  • 1 tablespoon California walnuts, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 eggs, large
  • Dash of salt
  • Flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a medium-sized (9-inch) skillet, toast the dry breadcrumbs and walnuts over low heat, stirring pretty much constantly and keeping watch. They will brown quickly. After they appear to be toasted (just a few minutes in) add the olive oil, stirring it into the crumbs.
  2. Push the oiled crumbs into two flat beds (not too thick –leave some crumbs on the side) and drop an egg onto each. Spoon any extra crumbs over the tops of the eggs, and sprinkle very lightly with salt.
  3. Cover the pan, and cook very slowly – lowest possible heat, so the crumbs won’t get too dark. Carefully but firmly loosen and lift them out with the spatula onto a waiting plate and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve right away.