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Garlicky Greens and Eggs

Simmer greens in broth and cook your eggs nestled right in them for a quick and easy meal of greens and eggs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart of chopped washed greens (or 1 pint, cooked) - escarole, kale, chard, collards, or whatever you prefer
  • 2 scapes or 1 clove garlic
  • 2 t olive oil
  • 1/2 c broth
  • 1/4 - 1/2 t red pepper flakes
  • 4 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the greens. Wash and chop the scapes. (Or peel and mince garlic.)
  • Heat oil in a large pan. Add scapes (or garlic) and saute until soft.
  • Add the greens. Use tongs to toss them in the oil, covering the vegetables with the flavored oil.
  • Add broth, and simmer until they start to soften and shrink. Add pepper flakes and stir them in.
  • Carefully break the eggs into the pan on top of the greens. Lower the heat, and cover the pan. Simmer until the eggs are cooked to your taste. (3-5 minutes.)