Quick and Easy Eggs in Purgatory Breakfast or Brunch
This tomato based breakfast is such a refreshing change from fried eggs. Eggs in purgatory with cherry tomatoes, swiss chard and fresh garlic is wonderful served on a slice of toasted sourdough bread. Whether you want a new breakfast or brunch dish this Italian inspired meal is great start to the day.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Bunch of Swiss Chard
- 5 Whole Cloves Fresh Garlic Sliced or smashed
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Dash Black Pepper
- Eggs Add As Many As You Would Like
Instructions
- In your heated cast iron skillet add the olive oil and garlic. Allow to sauté one minute.
- Add in the whole cherry tomatoes and stir while heating until they start to blister.
- Once they start blistering use a tool (masher) to press down to release the juice. Try to keep some of the tomatoes looking like a tomato-not just tomato pulp.
- Add to the pan wash and cut Swiss chard and cover.
- Allow Swiss chard to wilt and remove cover.
- Crack eggs on the surface of the Swiss chard tomato dish.
- Return cover to pan and allow eggs to cook until set to desire doneness.
- Remove lid and a dash of black pepper before serving immediately.
- Optional* Serve with sourdough toast
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