Description
Cooking eggs in olive oil is a heart healthy way to prepare them. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make fried eggs in oil or scrambled!
Ingredients
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Fried Eggs in Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 –5 large eggs
- Fine grain kosher or sea salt
Olive Oil Scrambled Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain kosher or sea salt
Instructions
Olive Oil Fried Eggs
- Place large skillet over medium heat. After 1-2 minutes, add olive oil and continue heating until oil begins to shimmer.
- Meanwhile, crack an egg into a small bowl. When oil begins to shimmer, slip egg into pan from the side; cover pan to prevent oil from splattering.
- Cook for 30-60 seconds then use a slotted spoon to remove egg onto a plate a or serving dish rest. Season to taste.
Olive Oil Scrambled Eggs
- Place skillet over medium heat. After 1-2 minutes, add olive oil and continue heating until oil begins to shimmer.
- Meanwhile, use a fork to scramble eggs in small bowl, then season with salt.
- Pour eggs into the pan of shimmering oil.
- Using a non-stick spatula, push the eggs from the middle of the pan, out to the sides, then back again. Cook for a total of 1 to 2 minutes, depending on a how soft you like your scrambled eggs.
- Remove pan from heat and place scrambled eggs on a warm plate or bowl.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
Keywords: cooking eggs in olive oil, fried eggs, scrambled eggs