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    Easy Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks

    Simple Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks recipe || @thismessisours
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    Easy Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks recipe || @thismessisours

    I'm not even gonna try to deny it....I've eaten these Easy Breakfast Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks for 3 out of 5 of my last meals! Seriously, delicious, hearty egg dishes don't get any easier or tastier than this.

    This recipe has been in my constant rotation for years, I'm not really sure why it hasn't made its way to our archives yet. It's pretty much the little black dress of egg dishes in my opinion - it's simple but leaves a lasting impression. It's not overly fussy, it compliments just about anything you serve along with it and the best part, it's completely customizable and can be made with literally endless combinations of items you have on hand in your fridge.

    Simple Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks recipe || @thismessisours

    This breakfast skillet is so easy and nutritious!

    This meal is so simple that I don't even mind messing up 2 skillets - one for my vegetarian hubby and one for my bacon loving children and myself! The only key to making sure this dish tastes like perfection every single time you make it is to use good quality eggs like Simple Truth Organic eggs from Ralphs. Their eggs are always super fresh with yolks that cook up super rich and velvety making a luscious sauce that just melts into the greens.

    Easy Baked Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks recipe || @thismessisours

    How you garnish this dish is completely up to you - I really like sprinkling mine with homemade dukkah spice while my hubby prefers a hefty splash of hot sauce. The sky's the limit my friend - season however you desire!

    If you’ve tried this Easy Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks Recipe, I would be so grateful if you would rate it. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you, and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!

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    This recipe calls for bacon, but if you are vegetarian simply omit the bacon and use the optional olive oil instead.

    Don’t forget to rate the recipe, and let me know what you think about these Easy Skillet Eggs with Kale and Leeks in the comments below. I just love hearing from you. Your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!

    • Author: This Mess Is Ours
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 17 mins
    • Total Time: 22 mins
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 pieces of bacon, diced into small pieces (***if vegetarian use 2 tablespoons of olive oil instead***)
    • 1 leek, white part only, sliced thin
    • 2 green onions, sliced thin
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs removed and leaves shredded into thin ribbons
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup goat cheese, softened
    • homemade dukkah spice for serving, optional

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
    2. If using bacon heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon to the pan. Cook until the bacon pieces are slightly crisped. Drain the fat, keeping the bacon pieces in the pan. (***If making a vegetarian version heat the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat in a large skillet. ***)
    3. Add the leeks, green onions, and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions are soft and golden. Add the kale to the pan, gently turning the leaves with tongs until they have wilted down about 2-3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the pan and stir to combine, remove from the heat.
    4. Make 4 wells in the greens and carefully break an egg into each well. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper then dollop tablespoon pieces of goat cheese around the skillet. Bake in the preheated oven 10-12 minutes until the eggs are just set.
    5. Serve immediately with a sprinkling dukkah spice if desired.

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    ***This post was sponsored by our friends at Ralphs grocery, all thoughts and opinions are our own. 

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    What are the health benefits of kale?

    Kale is one of the most nutritious foods out there and the list of health benefits seems to never end. This low calorie vegetable holds in 1 cup much more than an entire day's recommended dose of Vitamins A,K, and C. The valuable nutrients in kale keep your eyes healthy, lower cholesterol, and supply your body with much needed minerals that most people do not get enough of.

    Click here for more information about the health benefits of kale.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What can I eat for breakfast with eggs?

    Including fresh greens and vegetables in your egg dish is a great way to make your breakfast more nutritious. Kale and leaks complement eggs perfectly and are great additions.

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    1. Gwen says

      October 21, 2024 at 3:41 pm

      Absolutely delicious!! 💯 my family loved this so much. I used yellow onion and mozzarella instead cause it's what I had on hand. Made the veggie version. Perhaps a smidge oily but toss the mixture on some toast, and it was so warm and scrumptious. Great rainy fall weather breakfast. Thank you so much!

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      • meg@thismessisours says

        November 14, 2024 at 5:36 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it!!!

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    2. Beth says

      December 03, 2023 at 8:18 am

      I thought this was delicious! I didn't have goat cheese and substituted cream cheese. I will leave out the cheese next time. I will definitely make this again.

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      • meg@thismessisours says

        December 18, 2023 at 9:07 am

        I bet the cream cheese was a great addition!! So glad you liked it!

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