Grilled Leek and Eggs
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You know, I've been making this dish for years and it's honestly one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners. Grilled leeks become so tender and slightly sweet when you char them, and paired with perfectly cooked eggs and crispy parmesan, it's just magic. Plus leeks are packed with fiber and vitamins that are great for your digestion. The best part? The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already. It's simple, elegant, and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4leek(thinly sliced)
- 8eggs
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 237 mlparmesan cheese(grated)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- 2
Toss sliced leeks, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Place leeks on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- 4
Create 4 nests in the grilled leeks.
- 5
Crack an egg into each nest and cook until the whites are set, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle with fresh thyme and Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Serve immediately.
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