Cal Flavor Egg Bake
Created by Chef Brad Barnes for Cal Flavor
Prep Time: 30 min Serves: 4 Method: Simmer/Poach
Prep Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Method: Simmer/Poach
The Cal Flavor Egg Bake is a savory and satisfying dish, perfect for any meal of the day. This delightful bake features the creamy richness of diced Cal Flavor Avocados, harmoniously blended with the vibrant flavors of minced garlic, sliced scallions, and chopped red bell pepper. Slices of tender heart of palm and the juicy burst of canned diced tomatoes add a unique texture and flavor profile. Ground cumin and sweet paprika lend a warm, aromatic spice to the dish. Eight whole eggs create a fluffy, protein-packed base, enriched with crumbled low-fat feta for a tangy twist. Seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, and garnished with fresh, chopped cilantro, this egg bake is a beautifully balanced dish that highlights the versatility of Cal Flavor Avocados. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this flavorful bake is sure to please.
Ingredients
1 tsp • Canola oil
2 cloves • Garlic • minced
3 each • Scallions • sliced
1 each • Red bell pepper, small • seeded and chopped
4 • Canned heart of palm, drained • sliced 1/2 inch thick
14 oz • Canned diced tomatoes
1 tsp • Cumin – ground
.5 tsp • Paprika, sweet
2 each • Avocado • peel and dice
8 each • Whole eggs
2 oz • Feta, Low-fat, crumbled
1 tsp • Kosher salt
½ tsp • Black pepper
1/2 cup • Fresh cilantro • chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil on medium in cast iron skillet, saute the garlic, scallions, and bell pepper about 2 minutes until translucent.
Step 2
Add hearts of palm, tomatoes, and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the diced avocado in and lightly mix. Press the back of a tablespoon into the tomato-avocado mixture to create 8 wells. Crack an egg into each indentation, cover with a lid, and simmer on low for about 5 minutes or until the egg whites are just firm. (for hard eggs, cook 3 minutes more)
Step 4
Uncover, remove pan from heat, adjust seasoning, sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped cilantro over the top.
Step 5
Serve hot & Enjoy with company.
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Brad Barnes, CMC
President, Pure Food Consulting
Brad Barnes is a 48-year veteran of the professional kitchen, a Certified Master Chef, and President of Pure Food Consulting. He specializes in strategic business development, serving many food businesses internationally.
Barnes retired as Senior Director of Consulting and Industry Programs at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in 2022, where he oversaw all non-degree programming for the college, including Advanced Professional Training, ProChef Certification, and all Operational Consulting. He has been with the college for 12 years and began as Senior Director of Culinary Education.
Today, Brad works with multinational companies as a strategic food business designer, focusing on sustainable food tactics and helping companies bring new product lines to market and re-energize existing products. He also works with companies to re-envision how they do business on every tactical and strategic level in all areas of the food business world.
Brad Barnes, CMC
President, Pure Food Consulting
Brad Barnes is a 48-year veteran of the professional kitchen, a Certified Master Chef, and President of Pure Food Consulting. He specializes in strategic business development, serving many food businesses internationally.
Barnes retired as Senior Director of Consulting and Industry Programs at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in 2022, where he oversaw all non-degree programming for the college, including Advanced Professional Training, ProChef Certification, and all Operational Consulting. He has been with the college for 12 years and began as Senior Director of Culinary Education.
Today, Brad works with multinational companies as a strategic food business designer, focusing on sustainable food tactics and helping companies bring new product lines to market and re-energize existing products. He also works with companies to re-envision how they do business on every tactical and strategic level in all areas of the food business world.