Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Mozzarella and Harissa

Vegetarian
Health score
10%
Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Mozzarella and Harissa
45 min.
4
430kcal

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Start your morning off right with a delicious and flavorful twist on a classic breakfast favorite: Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Mozzarella and Harissa! This vegetarian dish is not only vibrant and packed with flavor, but it also brings a unique blend of Mediterranean influences right to your kitchen. Imagine the warmth of perfectly fried eggs, their yolks glistening and runny, paired with the creamy texture of melted mozzarella—all atop a slice of lightly toasted brioche or egg bread.

The secret to this dish lies in the fragrant sauce made from harissa, a zesty North African chili paste, combined with fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic. Each bite is a tantalizing burst of spices, bringing your taste buds to life. With the addition of fresh parsley leaves for garnish, this dish is as visually appealing as it is mouthwatering.

This recipe takes roughly 45 minutes to prepare and serves four, making it perfect for brunch gatherings or a special family breakfast. Plus, with approximately 430 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. So, whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself, Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Mozzarella and Harissa is sure to elevate your breakfast experience in ways you never imagined!

Ingredients

  • slices egg bread 1-inch-thick lightly toasted
  • large eggs 
  • ounces mozzarella cheese fresh grated drained
  • teaspoons purchased harissa paste from tube 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.8 cup olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • 0.3 cup parsley leaves fresh italian
  • teaspoons purchased pepper relish hot (such as ZerGüt Ajvar or Amore)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  garlic clove whole minced peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil, harissa paste, hot pepper relish, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
  2. Preheat broiler. Rub toast slices on 1 side with peeled garlic clove, then place 1 toast on each of 4 plates.
  3. Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break eggs into skillet; sprinkle lightly with salt. Cook until whites are just set but yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggs.
  5. Place skillet under broiler and broil just until cheese melts and centers of yolks are still slightly runny, about 2 minutes. Carefully place 1 egg atop each toast slice. Spoon harissa sauce over eggs. Scatter parsley leaves over and serve.
  6. Harissa paste and hot pepper relish or paste are available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets and at kalustyans.com

Nutrition Facts

Calories430kcal
Protein19.71%
Fat53.86%
Carbs26.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.25
Glycemic Load
0.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.40608710828%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
8.12mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.57mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:430.2kcal
21.51%
Fat:25.61g
39.41%
Saturated Fat:9.14g
57.12%
Carbohydrates:28.29g
9.43%
Net Carbohydrates:26.62g
9.68%
Sugar:1.96g
2.18%
Cholesterol:246.62mg
82.21%
Sodium:720.47mg
31.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.09g
42.18%
Vitamin K:69.76µg
66.44%
Selenium:38.72µg
55.31%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.59%
Phosphorus:311.97mg
31.2%
Calcium:303.71mg
30.37%
Vitamin B12:1.47µg
24.46%
Folate:88.37µg
22.09%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.91%
Vitamin A:1007.77IU
20.16%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.21%
Iron:3.08mg
17.13%
Zinc:2.37mg
15.81%
Vitamin B3:2.76mg
13.79%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.32%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.1%
Vitamin D:1.38µg
9.21%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.73%
Copper:0.15mg
7.56%
Magnesium:28.69mg
7.17%
Vitamin C:5.86mg
7.11%
Fiber:1.67g
6.69%
Potassium:209.35mg
5.98%
Source:Epicurious