Parmesan Fried Eggs with Bitter Greens

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2

Grated Parmesan becomes irresistibly crisp and lacy when added to a hot skillet, taking ordinary fried eggs to new heights.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan

  • 2 large eggs

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 2 cups baby bitter greens, such as kale, amaranth, dandelion, or mizuna

  • ½ lemon

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium until a shred of cheese dropped in begins to sizzle. Spread 1/4 cup cheese in an even layer over bottom of skillet. Heat without disturbing until cheese begins to bubble, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Crack 1 egg directly on top of cheese. Cook until edges are just set, about 2 minutes. Cover and continue cooking until white is set but yolk is still runny, about 1 minute, 30 seconds more. Season with salt and pepper. Run a spatula around edge of egg and cheese to loosen. Transfer to a plate with spatula. Repeat with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and egg.

  2. Top eggs with greens. Squeeze lemon over top and drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper and serve.

    parmesan fried eggs with bitter greens
    Ryan Liebe
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, May 2017

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