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One-Pan Spiced Sprouts Brunch

Brussels sprouts get the star treatment in this colorful one-pan brunch, which incorporates rich flavors and textures of the Middle East. The result is a joyous dish suitable for a languorous breakfast or a languorous weekend meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 400  g finely shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 60 g fresh spinach leaves
  • 125 g natural yogurt
  • 2 tsp harissa paste
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cups 180 g cooked chestnuts, crumbled
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½-1 green chili deseeded, and sliced
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the crumbled chestnuts and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes, until golden and with crisp edges. When it is done take them from the pan and put on plate lined with kitchen paper so it can absorb unnecessary oil. In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine the harissa paste with the yogurt, seasoning to taste, and set aside.
  • Pour the other tablespoon of olive oil into the same pan. Add the cumin seeds and cook them gently, letting them release their fragrance without burning. After a minute, add the sliced red onion and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring periodically, until softened. Then add the minced garlic and sliced chili, cooking for another 2 minutes to open up their flavors.
  • Raise the heat to medium and add the shredded Brussels sprouts. Stir from time to time and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until they start to soften. When tender, add the spinach and stir until wilted, then season the mixture to taste.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and make four small wells in the sprout mixture. Crack an egg carefully into each well, cover the pan with a lid or foil, and cook until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon the harissa yogurt over and top with the crispy chestnuts. Serve, with any reserved harissa yogurt on the side, for a flavor boost
Keyword One-Pan Spiced Sprouts Brunch