Baked Eggs with Arugula, Yogurt, and Chili Crisps
Ottolenghi’s PLENTY
¾ pounds Arugula
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt
4 fresh eggs
¾ cup Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove
4 Tbsp of butter
½ tsp chili crisps
Fresh sage leaves
Equipment:
Salad spinner/colander, saute pan, baking dish
Mise en place:
Wash and dry the arugula
Peel and crush the garlic
Chop or tear sage leaves
Measure out the yogurt, butter, and oil
Method:
Preheat oven to 300F
Sautee the arugula in the olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until wilted
Transfer the arugula into a greased gratin or oven safe dish, make 4 wells in the arugula
Carefully crack the eggs into each hole, being careful not to break the yolk
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until your preferred doneness
In the meantime, mix salt, garlic, and yogurt in a bowl and set aside
In another small pan, melt the butter, sage leaves, and chili crisps until fragrant 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn them. Turn off the heat when butter turns red.
Assembly:
Remove the baked eggs from the oven
Spoon the yogurt mixture into the middle of the baked eggs
Liberally drizzle the chili crisp oil over the baked eggs and arugula
Serve with toast, pita, naan.