Richard Beliveau’s Turmeric Eggs

Name: Richard Beliveau’s Turmeric Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground turmeric; 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) diced tomatoes; Salt and pepper; 4 eggs; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN
Servings 2

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground turmeric
1 can 19 oz (540 ml) diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper
4 eggs
3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

In a large skillet, soften the onion in the oil for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and dig four wells in the tomatoes. Break one egg in each. Cook slowly until the egg white is cooked. Sprinkle with cilantro, generously season with pepper and serve.

Note

Of the same family as ginger, turmeric is a rhizome that, once dried, gives a bright yellow powder. This spice has strong anti-cancerous potential in addition to having antioxidant properties and help lower blood cholesterol.