Obsessed with this Avo Eggs in a Hole

I warned you I’d be on a kick after making the Eggs in a Hole with a Garlic Kale Hash I saw in SELF‘s New Year’s Challenge. (The challenge was active for the month of January and was complete with a meal plan and workouts, but still see if you can check out the recipes!) This time making eggs in a hole, I added some creamy avocado, fresh herbs, a kick and tang from banana peppers and protein in the turkey. Just the right amount of flavor and freshness, I give you Eggs in a Hole with a Spicy Avocado Cilantro Hash.

Ingredients (serves 1).

• 1 t coconut oil
• 1 t minced garlic
• 5 kale leaves, washed, stems removed and chopped
• Handful of spinach
• 2 slices oven-roasted deli turkey, chopped (optional — you can also use 1-2 slices of turkey bacon)
• 1 t chopped banana peppers
• 1/4 avocado, cubed
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 piece multigrain bread
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, washed and torn

Directions.

1. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat until oil is melted and pan is well coated. Once pan is hot, add garlic.
2. Add kale and sauté until wilted — about 3-4 min. Mix in turkey (optional), banana peppers  and spinach to allow turkey to warm and spinach to wilt. If you want a kick, add a few “shakes” of red pepper flakes. Remove kale mixture from heat and plate.
3. If needed, add 1/2 t more coconut oil, but pan should still be well coated. Cut a 1″ to 1½” diameter hole in the bread; remove the inner circle.
4. In the same greased pan, place bread flat. Crack egg in the inner circle. Cook for 2 min. Then add 1 T of water to pan, cover with a lid and then cook for 2 more min.
5. Remove lid, flip egg/bread together and cook 1-2 min. depending if you want a runny yolk (1 min) or a solid yolk (2+ min).
6. Once at desired yolk “doneness,” place the egg/bread next to the kale hash and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Top hash with avocado and garnish with cilantro.
8. Dig in and enjoy!

Adapted from my Eggs in a Hole with a Garlic Kale Hash.