Eggs on a winning streak!
The humble chicken egg is quite filling, especially when combined with other nutritious ingredients to make a savoury dish.
Who says you can’t have eggs for dinner?
The humble egg actually delivers substantially more nutritional benefit than other plant-based protein sources, with one whole egg offering up to 7g of protein. That equates to about 13% of the average women’s daily protein needs. And if that’s not enough, the egg also contains all of the nine amino acids needed in the human diet. Add to that the fact that eggs are also a source of key nutrients such as vitamin B12.
While eggs are known as the perfect and universal way to start your day, don’t let it end there. Eggs are not only good for breakfast, they are so versatile and delicious you can include them in any meal of the day.
This easy recipe by the South African Poultry Association makes for a yummy savory family dish.
Parmesan crusted cauli-schnitzel with crispy fried egg
Serves 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head, about 800g
- 150 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 50 g (± 4 tbsp.) flour
- 100 g (± 1½ cups) dried breadcrumbs
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) mixed dried herb seasoning
- 1-2 eggs, depending on size
- Pinch of salt
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Lemon wedges to serve
- Flat leaf parsley to serve
For the spicy fried eggs
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 chilli, chopped (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) butter
- Splash of olive oil for frying
- 4 eggs
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Slice the cauliflower all the way through from the crown to the base into a thick “steak” about 1,5 cm thick each.
- Mix the Parmesan cheese, flour, breadcrumbs and seasoning in a plate or shallow flat bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg lightly with a pinch of salt.
- Dip the cauli-steaks into the egg mixture and then coat both sides in the Parmesan mixture.
- Place on a greased oven tray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
For the eggs
- Gently heat the paprika, garlic, chilli and butter in a small pan. Take off the heat and keep aside. Fry the eggs in olive oil until crispy and remove from the pan.
- To serve, top the cauliflower steaks with the fried eggs, drizzle with chilli and garlic butter and garnish with lemon wedges and flat leaf parsley.
