Description
Hearty Lebanese potato and egg delight brings Mediterranean comfort straight to your kitchen. Crispy potatoes and perfectly cooked eggs create a simple yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced to a similar size
- 5 eggs
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Cooking and Serving:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Introduce diced potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, allowing them to transform into crispy, golden morsels during 10-12 minutes of cooking.
- While potatoes sizzle, whisk eggs in a separate mixing vessel until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate minced garlic and finely chopped onion into the skillet, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle cumin, oregano, paprika, and crushed red pepper into the mixture, creating a robust and aromatic flavor profile.
- Gently cascade whisked eggs over the potato mixture, continuously stirring to ensure even coating and complete egg integration.
- Continue stirring until eggs are fully cooked and have absorbed the spices and vegetable essence.
- Finish the dish by scattering fresh parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
- Serve immediately alongside warm, soft pita bread to complete the Lebanese culinary experience.
Notes
- Enhance potato texture by parboiling them briefly before frying to ensure a crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Opt for fresh herbs like parsley or mint to elevate the dish’s aromatic profile and add a bright, fresh flavor.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper, making it mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Transform this recipe into a vegetarian-friendly meal by using plant-based egg alternatives or adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg