Soft Eggs on Swiss Chard
Soft eggs on Swiss chard by Spoonsparrow are always delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 Shallot
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 750 g swiss chard (2 stalks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 50 ml white wine
- 50 ml Vegetable broth
- nutmeg
- 6 Eggs
- 40 g sheep cheese
- 1 Organic lemon
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
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1.
Peel and finely chop the shallot. Peel the garlic and slice thinly.
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2.
Wash the Swiss chard and drain. Separate the stalks and cut into narrow strips, cut the leaves into wide strips.
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3.
Heat oil in a pot. Sauté the shallot and garlic over medium heat until translucent. Add the stalks, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring.
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4.
Add the leaves and sauté for 2 more minutes. Pour in wine and broth, stir occasionally, and simmer for about 5 minutes until al dente. Season with salt and freshly grated nutmeg.
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5.
Meanwhile, prick the eggs and boil them for about 7 minutes to achieve soft‑hard consistency.
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6.
Cut the sheep cheese into cubes. Rinse the lemon under hot water, pat dry, and cut into four wedges.
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7.
Shock the eggs in cold water, peel, and halve them.
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8.
Arrange the Swiss chard on four plates, top each with three egg halves. Sprinkle with sheep cheese, season with cayenne pepper, and garnish with a lemon wedge.