Grilled Eggs with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in less than an hour and delivers impressive restaurant quality results without any fuss. The beauty of this dish lies in how the brussels sprouts caramelize into crispy, golden nuggets while the eggs cook gently alongside them, creating a perfectly balanced meal. Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamin C and fiber, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you too. Everything cooks on one surface, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, so it's become my go to solution when I want something special but don't have much time to spend in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 500 gramsbrussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 4garlic cloves
- 8eggs
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Toss the Brussels sprouts in the mixture and grill for 10 minutes.
Tip: Frequently turn the sprouts to ensure even cooking.
- 5
Add minced garlic to the grill and cook for 1 minute.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Push the Brussels sprouts and garlic to one side of the grill.
- 7
Crack 4 eggs on the empty side of the grill.
Tip: Be careful not to break the yolks.
- 8
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the eggs.
- 9
Close the grill and cook until the whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes.
Tip: Cook longer for firmer yolks.
- 10
Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- 11
Serve the eggs over the caramelized Brussels sprouts and garnish with fresh parsley.
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