Eggs in a Nest

Pictured: eggs in a nest--poached eggs over kale.

Original recipe from Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

A fantastic spring recipe from Barbara Kingslover's one-of-a-kind book.  Our whole family loves it!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c cooked rice (3/4 c uncooked)
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped 
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c carrots
• 1 c diced tomatoes (1 can or 1/2 c dried)
• 1 bunch greens (kale, chard, or spinach work great)
• 1/2 t salt
• 4 eggs
• pepper and/or cayenne pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pan over med heat, saute onion and carrots in olive oil.  Add garlic, saute 1 more min.  Add greens and tomatoes, saute 5 min more.
2. Make 4 indentations in veg mixture.  Crack an egg in each hole.  Cover and cook 3-5 min.  Serve over rice.