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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Put the quinoa, Parmesan, za’atar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
PRO TIP If you don't have leftover cooked quinoa or cooked quinoa from the market, cook your own according to package instructions.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the quinoa in an even layer in bottom of skillet.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
With the back of a spoon, create four indentations in the quinoa. Crack the eggs into indentations, taking care not to break the yolks.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Bake the skillet on middle rack of oven until egg whites are set, 15-20 minutes. For runny yolks, bake for the shorter amount of time, and for solid yolks, the longer amount of time. Meanwhile, prepare toppings.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Halve the tomatoes and olives. Stack the mint leaves, roll lengthwise into a bundle, and thinly slice crosswise into slivers.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Check to see that eggs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Skillet Baked Eggs in Quinoa with Za'atar
Sprinkle the tomatoes, feta cheese, green olives, and mint leaves over the dish. Season to taste with additional za’atar, salt, and black pepper, and serve immediately.