Dukkah Eggs

Name: Dukkah Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup dukkah spice blend; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 pita bread; 1/2 lemon wedge (for serving)

Soft or hard-boiled eggs coated in Egyptian dukkah spice blend. Nutty, savory, and perfectly spiced. Trending breakfast showstopper.

20 minEasyServes 2150 cal/serving

Middle EasternBreakfastStovetopVegetarianGluten-Free

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
1/4 cup dukkah spice blend
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 pita bread
1/2 lemon wedge (for serving)

Instructions

1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Carefully add 4 large eggs and cook for 6 minutes for soft-boiled or 12 minutes for hard-boiled.
2

Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water. Once cool, carefully peel.
3

Place 1/4 cup dukkah spice blend in a small shallow bowl.
4

Halve each egg and brush cut sides lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil. Gently dip the cut side into dukkah, coating evenly.
5

Arrange on a plate, drizzle with extra oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
6

Serve immediately with warm 1 pita bread and 1/2 lemon wedge (for serving) for squeezing.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Dukkah Eggs?

As written, 20 minutes: 5 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (12 minutes): "Carefully add 4 large eggs and cook for 6 minutes for soft-boiled or 12 minutes for hard-boiled."

Is Dukkah Eggs vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Dukkah Eggs contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Dukkah Eggs?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 150 calories, with 12 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 140 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Dukkah Eggs?

Refrigerate what is left of Dukkah Eggs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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