Fried Eggs with Vegetables – GEORY KAVKAZ

🥘 1. INGREDIENTS

🧂 Main Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower oil preferred)
• 1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 medium tomato, diced or coarsely chopped
• 1–2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

🌿 Optional Garnishes:

• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
• Crumbled cheese (feta or goat cheese)
• Chili flakes or smoked paprika for a spicy kick

🔪 2. PREPARATION STEPS

🥄 A. Vegetable Sauté:

1. Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion rings and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add bell pepper strips and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes and garlic. Let everything cook together for 3–4 minutes, until juicy and aromatic.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

🥄 B. Egg Placement:

1. Spread the vegetables evenly in the pan.
2. Use a spoon to make 4 shallow wells in the vegetables.
3. Crack 1 egg into each well, carefully keeping yolks whole.

🔥 3. COOKING METHOD

🕒 A. Cook Covered:

1. Cover the pan with a lid to trap heat.
2. Cook for 4–6 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness:
   • Soft yolks: ~4 minutes
   • Medium: 5 minutes
   • Well-done: 6+ minutes
3. Watch for whites to fully set and yolks to reach desired consistency.

🍽 4. SERVING & GARNISH

🧄 Finishing Touch:

• Once eggs are cooked, remove the pan from heat.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs like chopped parsley or dill for brightness.
• For more depth, add a light drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of paprika, or a dash of hot sauce.

🥖 Serving Ideas:

• Serve hot, straight from the skillet, ideally with:
  • Crusty country-style bread
  • Flatbread or lavash
  • Steamed rice
  • Fresh cucumber & tomato salad on the side

✅ 5. TIPS & VARIATIONS

📌 Cooking Tips:

• Use a non-stick or cast iron skillet for best results.
• Keep the vegetable layer even, so eggs cook uniformly.
• Avoid moving the eggs once cracked to maintain the presentation.

🔄 Variations:

• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra texture and nutrition.
• Grated cheese can be sprinkled over the vegetables before cracking the eggs.
• For extra richness, crack the eggs into butter instead of oil.