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So, there’s this breakfast salad that both the Husband and I have been making several times a week. I threw it together one day on a whim. In the midst of my fitness challenge, I needed a breakfast that combined protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
And . . . I needed to go the grocery store because my fridge had only a few items in it, but taking all three Kidlets to the grocery store is something I avoid at all costs.
(I know I’m not the only one, right? RIGHT?)
Instead, I grabbed those fridge staples and crossed my fingers I would have something edible. Ha! It’s laughable now to think I was worried — the first bite told me there was nothing but deliciousness in this meal.
I mean, c’mon — seriously. How could I go wrong with such basic ingredients? Eggs, baby kale and spinach … butter, bacon and Chipotle Tabasco.
Yes, folks, that’s the secret ingredient for this Fried Chipotle Egg and Winter Greens Salad. A St. Louis chef introduced me to it this past summer, during a family camping trip. It’s AMAZING. Unlike regular Tabasco, which is good but has a lot of heat, the Chipotle Tabasco gives a smokey flavor with a more subtle amount of spice. We have used it on vegetables, steaks and now eggs. You have to get a bottle..
And then be prepared to make this over and over and over.
Simple. Flavorful. Perfect.
And THEN … as you start going through an exorbitant amount of eggs because you are ADDICTED to this dish … be prepared to lose your ever-lovin’ mind as you watch yourself (in a near out-of-body experience) decide you need to raise chickens.
Chickens. You know — the egg-laying kind.
Yes, you’ll decide you need to raise chickens. And you’ll impulsively head off to the bookstore for Chicken books, which (of course) you’ll “Instagram” as soon as you’ve purchased them.
(I’m sure everyone who saw this pic in their stream just rooooolled their eyes … much like the Husband did)
Yes, you’ll stay up till well, well past midnight browsing “backyard chicken” forums.
Yeah, there are forums.
Yeesh.
- 2-3 cups of Baby Kale and Baby Spinach
- 1-2 Large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon of Unsalted Butter
- Chipotle Tabasco
- Salt/Cracked Black Pepper
- Cooked Bacon, if desired
- Before cooking, place your salad greens on a dinner plate and set aside.
- In a non-stick or egg pan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once melted, crack open the eggs and pour the raw eggs into the pan.
- Season the egg with a few dashes of Chipotle Tabasco and a sprinkling of salt and cracked black pepper.
- Cook over low heat until the whites become opaque, and then — using a soft tipped spatula — gently flip the eggs.
- Cook for an additional 8-10 seconds and then remove the cooked eggs, gently placing them atop the plated greens.
- Top with cooked bacon, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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I have never seen chipotle tobasco…what brand is it? Where is it at? This looks yummy, I need new ways to eat my eggs.
And I LOVE chickens! If I didn’t share property with my mother who says “no chickens” I would totally have them. I use so many eggs and chickens are so darn cute!
It’s the Tabasco brand — I can usually find it near all the other “hot sauces” and condiments. Here is a link to it so you can see what it looks like. http://countrystore.tabasco.com/TABASCOreg-brand-Chipotle-Pepper-Sauce/productinfo/09753/
(going to add it to the post as well for others)
Feel free to invite me over any time you are making this. It looks delish!
Looks delish. I wish we could raise chickens. I think my dog would try to eat them.
I wish we could raise chickens.. but there is some law against that in the city.. oh, and the whole “space” thing is an issue too…
This looks DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing!
I know my husband would love this!
Totally my kinda salad!
That looks really good. i would never get a picture b/c it would be eaten before I could take it LOL
Yum! Looks so good, but you couldn’t pay me enough to raise chickens LOL.
looks delicious thank u for sharing
Looks very delicious!
I raised chicken and I can’t wait to do it again
Your salad looks delicious!
This looks so good…I’ve got to make this.
And you’d love having chickens. They’re really quite easy to raise and the children adore them.
My uncle is a poultry farmer.. there’s nothing like fresh chicken.. however I wasn’t a fan of seeing the process of it becoming dinner
Never had egg and salad!
That looks SO GOOD! I’ve never thought to add any heat to my eggs but you’ve inspired me. This would make a great low-calorie lunch for me