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Spanish Eggs in Almond Sauce

Spanish Eggs in Almond Sauce

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 327 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 4 cage-free organic eggs
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour 30 grams
  • 1/3 cup blanched almonds 50 grams
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 slices baguette 1 inch / 2.5 cm thick each
  • 1 tomato
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
  • 1 cup vegetable broth 240 ml
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the eggs into a sauce pan, fill with water to 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) above the eggs, heat with a high heat, when it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat, after 11 to 12 minutes add the eggs into a bowl with iced water, once cool enough to handle, peel the eggs, then cut each one in half lengthwise and coat each piece in all purpose four

  2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes, add in the coated eggs, all in a single layer, fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until lightly golden fried, then remove from the pan and set aside

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the blanched almonds, mix continuously with the olive oil, after 2 to 3 minutes and the almonds are lightly sauteed, remove from the pan and set aside, then add in the cloves of garlic (whole & skins removed) and the slices of baguette (cut into small squares), mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes add in the tomato roughly chopped, the parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, after 3 minutes and the tomato is lightly sauteed, turn off the heat

  5. Once the mixture is cool enough to handle (a couple of minutes), add the mixture into a food processor, along with the sauteed almonds and 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth, run the food processor for 1 to 2 minutes or until everything is well blended

  6. Add the mixture into the same fry pan, heat with a medium heat, add in another 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth and the saffron, mix together and bring to a simmer, then add the eggs back into the pan, all in a single layer, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat

  7. Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into a large serving dish, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Saffron Threads I Used to Make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Eggs in Almond Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 402mg17%
Potassium 254mg7%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 788IU16%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.