Monday, May 28, 2012

Eggs and Vegetable Hash


Since my husband has become a vegetarian, I have naturally cut back on my own meat consumption. That's not to say that I don't enjoy a nice steak or a burger, but it's easier to cook just one meal at a time. Sometimes it's a challenge, especially since I'm not entirely fond of fake meat products. Yesterday, I took note of the cover of my Vegetarian Times magazine and saw a great pic of a skillet meal of eggs and vegetables. What a tasty idea! So, while I didn't follow their recipe, I did run with the idea and made my own version---Eggs and Vegetable Hash.

Eggs and Vegetable Hash

3 medium russet potatoes
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet onions
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon seasoning of choice* (try combining basil, savory, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
4 large eggs
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Peel and dice the potatoes into 1" pieces; rinse in cold water. Place the diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium high heat. Add the potatoes, green pepper and onions and saute for 5-7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the seasonings and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 

Reduce heat to low. Make 4 cavities in the mixture with a spoon. Break one egg into each cavity. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set. Sprinkle with ground pepper.


*I'm kind of lousy when it comes to measuring spices. Usually, I toss in whatever I have. I'm also prone to picking up jars of spices that sound good. What I actually used in this recipe was a hefty sprinkling of Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute and a few grinds of Trader Joe's South African Smoke (guaranteed to add that "wonderful Umami flavor, which can be elusive"). I am aware that there are those that don't like spice blends, so feel free to use your imagination.





I do love those runny eggs....

Who said vegetarian food was boring?




7 comments:

  1. Ellerinize sağlık çok leziz ve iştah açıcı görünüyor.

    Saygılar...

    ReplyDelete
  2. I always love a good vegetarian dish that doesn't leave you wishing you had meat! It looks gorgeous too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. This reminds me, a bit, of the Egg In Purgatory, that I make. The difference is, in adding some diced tomatoes. I'd say you cooked those eggs perfectly. Look colorful and delish!
    Debby, "A Feast for the Eyes"

    ReplyDelete
  4. What a perfect brucnh meal filled with deicious ingredients :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    ReplyDelete
  5. This sounds delicious Cathy! I love everything about it, the peppers, potatoes, eggs...it is a complete meal! I would have loved some for dinner tonight :)!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Looks great, Cathy! Though my hubby is far from a vegetarian, he loves his eggs...I think he'd be just fine with this for dinner :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hi Cathy, what a challenge to cook for vegetarians, but once again you have succeeded in making a dish I would love to try. Heaven knows we have enough eggs around here with the hens laying every day.

    Thank you for the recipe, now I can use up some of the seven dozen eggs sitting in my frig for something else other than boiling!

    ReplyDelete