This recipe came about randomly as the result of an experiment. I had some cauliflower which needed using up and was intending making some nourishing cauliflower and cheddar soup to warm me up on a chilly Autumnal day. After steaming the cauliflower with some seasoning in the microwave, however, I realised that if I blended it to make soup it would be far too thin for my liking as I didn't have enough cauliflower. Since I still wanted something with melted cheese and I had eggs, I thought I'd crack a couple eggs in with it. For some reason that Mexican breakfast dish of eggs cracked and cooked over spicy tomatoes came to mind and I decided to only mix one egg in with the mixture while the other one I mixed the white in a bit but left the yolk whole. Anyway, it ended up being really tasty and filling too. I would have had a roll with it but it was filling enough on its own. I made this for lunch but it would also be the perfect brunch or make a great, nutritious breakfast to
start the day #breakfastofchampions style!
Want to try this for yourself? You can find the recipe below :)
Ingredients:
80g cauliflower florets (rough handful)
2 medium free range eggs
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Couple of twists freshly ground sea salt
Couple of twists ground black pepper
2tbsp water
20g grated cheese
Cherry tomatoes (to serve)
Method:
Add cauliflower, cumin, water, salt and pepper into a microwaveable steamer.
Cook on high for 2mins 20secs (900W)
Remove from microwave
Leave for 20secs
Carefully remove lid and watch out for steam
Roughly 'mash' the cauliflower
Split an egg in and mix
Split another egg and mix the white but leave the yolk in the centre of the container
Sprinkle cheese around everything and mix gently
Place lid back on a microwave for approx 3mins
Experiment to see how soft or hard you'd like the egg yolk
Serve with some quartered cherry tomatoes
You could also add finely chopped onion or frozen peas to the mixture before cooking. The best thing is just to experiment and see what you like!
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Bye for now,
Hx