Breakfast for 4
Eggs in Purgatory with onions
Eggs cook in a garlicky onion skillet with olive oil, pepper flakes, and optional basil and Parmesan until the whites set.
$2.28for 4 servings
$0.57 per serving$2.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- fresh basil (optional)
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
- Crack in the eggs, season with salt and pepper, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the eggs are firm.
- Top the eggs with optional basil and Parmesan, then serve from the skillet.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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