Eggs in a Yam Nest
 
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Serves: 2-6
INGREDIENTS:
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 cups yams, peeled and spiralized (from 4 small or 2 medium-large)
  • 1 small onion, sliced thinly (around 1/16 inch)
  • ¼ cup water
  • avocado oil spray (or preferred oil spray)
  • Optional toppings: 1 teaspoon fresh destemmed thyme (or other fresh herbs), 1-2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion, and/or a couple pieces of cooked and crumbled bacon (or avocado with a sprinkle of sea salt or crumbly cheese like feta)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Set up a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat and spray fully so there is a thin layer of oil. Once warmed add in the yam and onion and sautée until they start to soften, the onion will become more translucent and the yams will become a bit more yellowy, around 5-7 minutes. Kitchen tongs and a big spoon are a good way to toss the yams to make sure they evenly cook and stay in tact.
  2. Spread the yam mixture evenly throughout the pan then create six little wells, or openings. Spray the bottoms of those openings with a bit more oil then crack an egg into each. Pour the water around the edge and in between, over the yam mixture so that the pan doesn't get too dry and burn. Sprinkle herbs and green onion over. Place a large piece of aluminum foil over until the eggs set, around 5-7 minutes, keeping a close eye near the end in case the pan needs a little more water.
  3. Remove from heat, sprinkle on any remaining toppings and use a large spoon to scoop out each egg with its surrounding nest.
Recipe by Love from the Land at https://www.lovefromtheland.com/eggs-in-a-yam-nest/