Grilled Eggs with Cassava
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to love this one. I discovered grilled eggs with cassava while craving something hearty yet simple, and it's become my go to weeknight dinner. Cassava is wonderfully versatile and packed with resistant starch that's great for digestion, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. What makes it perfect for busy evenings is that the whole meal comes together in under an hour with just basic pantry staples. The crispy cassava paired with runny egg yolks and fragrant herbs creates something truly special, and honestly, it's so easy you'll wonder why you haven't made it sooner.
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Ingredients
- 600 gcassava
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2garlic(minced)
- 1 sprigrosemary
- 1 sprigthyme
- 8eggs
- 2 tbspbutter
- 1 halflemon
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Peel and dice the cassava into large chunks.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the cassava, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Toss to coat.
- 4
Place the coated cassava on the grill, cook for 15 minutes, flipping occasionally.
Tip: Make sure the cassava is well-browned on all sides.
- 5
Crack the eggs into a bowl, keeping them separate.
- 6
Lower the grill heat to medium. Carefully arrange the cassava on one side and add the butter on the other.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 7
Add the eggs to the buttered side of the grill.
Tip: Cook until the whites are set, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Squeeze the lemon half over the eggs.
Tip: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the grilled eggs over the caramelized cassava, garnish with additional herbs if desired.
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