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Italian Breakfast Recipe

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🍳 Enjoy a hearty Tuscan‑style breakfast stew packed with protein‑rich eggs, savory beans, and fresh herbs for a satisfying start to your day.
🥖 This rustic, one‑pan dish brings farm‑fresh flavors to the table quickly, perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (¼ dish with 1 egg per serving)

Ingredients

– 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

– 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

– 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

– ≈60 g dried and rinsed

– 4 large eggs

– to taste freshly ground black pepper

– 2 Tbsp Parmesan or Pecorino, grated (optional)

– 4 slices crusty country bread or 4 tortillas (for serving)

– 2 Tbsp Gremolata parsley, chopped

– 1 tsp Gremolata lemon zest

– ½ clove Gremolata extra garlic, minced

Instructions

1-Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chili flakes; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

2-Lower the heat and stir in the rosemary, sage, or thyme (or a dried herb blend); cook for 1 minute to let the herbs release their aroma.

3-Add the liquid to thicken slightly (based on the ingredients like beans or tomatoes implied in the recipe).

4-If using greens such as spinach, kale, or chard, fold them in now and let them wilt for 1-2 minutes.

5-Using a spoon, make four shallow indentations in the stew, crack one egg into each well, and sprinkle a little extra salt and pepper over the eggs.

6-Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 4-6 minutes or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

7-If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan or Pecorino over the top.

8-Spoon the gremolata over each serving, pair with toasted bread or warm tortillas, and enjoy immediately.

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Notes

🔥 Use a non‑stick skillet to keep the eggs from sticking while poaching.
🌿 Prepare the tomato‑bean base and gremolata a day ahead; store them in airtight containers in the fridge for up‑to‑3 days.
🥓 For a heartier version, add ½ cup diced Italian sausage or crisped pancetta to the onion‑garlic base before adding the tomatoes and beans.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet, Poach
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ dish with 1 egg)
  • Calories: 212 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 765 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 187 mg