Recipe: Pisto Con Huevos

I’ve seen people characterize pisto as “Spanish ratatouille” but I guess to me its more like Spanish shakshuka. You can make the eggs separate for the pisto by frying them in a pan if you prefer that but I did kind of just make it like shakshuka. Unlike shakshuka though it has basically no heat and is a very simple flavor but that can be kind of refreshing or comforting. This is a fairly easy dish that is mostly hands off so it’s perfect for a midweek meal especially if you have already chopped the vegetables ahead of time.

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Recipe: Oyakodon

Oyakodon literally means parent and child bowl and it’s a fantastic and easy one pot dish that will come together in a few minutes. Pair it with some miso soup, pickled radish, or some grilled sweet potato for a perfect all together meal. This can be made ahead of time technically but I find it doesn’t reheat well so making your sides and rice ahead of time is what actually will make this a quick dinner. You can make the egg in this bowl as runny or solid as you like depending on your preferences.

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Recipe: Nkoko Rolex (Chicken Rolled Egg Bread)

This is a very popular kind of Ugandan street food which is called a rolex because it’s portmanteau of “rolled eggs”. These can basically have anything your heart desires as long as you have a chapati (which is made from plain flour in Uganda) or other flatbread as the base and then a thin omelette on top of that. Play around with the vegetables and even add cheese or sauces to your taste. This is a great lunch food because it’s quick and easy and can be made out of leftover odds and ends.

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Recipe: Migas

If you left your tortillas on the counter last now and they are now hard tack or if you have leftover tortillas but not enough to actually fry for chips this is the perfect way to use them up. Migas is supposed to be finest hangover cure as well and considering it’s a bomb of protein and carbs that’s probably not completely inaccurate but I’d stick with the fact that it’s a nice breakfast.

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Recipe: Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

When I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. While the recipe is technically quite close to a scotch egg what it actually resembles much more closely is falafel stuffed with a boiled egg. The scotch eggs do not really end up tasting anything like your meaty scotch eggs but it is a great twist on falafel. Make sure you spice your chickpea mixture well as the flavor seems to get a little lost after frying.

Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

Adapted from The Swirling Spoon

Recipe: Shakshuka

There’s something to be said about creamy, runny eggs and a spicy tomato sauce. It’s simple and quick to make and if you can get ready made naan or make naan ahead of time and re-heat it in the oven this is the perfect slightly fancy weeknight meal.

Shakshuka

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen