Spanish Crispy Fried Eggs with Sautéed Spinach and Garlic

High ProteinLow Carb

A 560-calorie Dinner recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 300g fresh spinach
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep: Wash and dry spinach. Thinly slice garlic cloves. Have all ingredients ready for quick cooking.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add the fresh spinach to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach wilts down, about 3-5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Divide the sautéed spinach evenly between two plates.
4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully crack two eggs into the pan, ensuring they are not touching. Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
5. Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes, undisturbed, allowing the whites to set and the edges to become beautifully crispy. The yolk should remain runny. Repeat with the remaining two eggs.
6. Carefully place two crispy fried eggs on top of each mound of sautéed spinach. Drizzle any remaining pan oil over the eggs if desired.
7. Serve immediately.