Turkish Cauliflower Breakfast Hash Recipe
This Turkish Cauliflower Breakfast Hash is a flavorful and hearty morning dish featuring a fragrant blend of spices, crispy bacon, tender cauliflower, sautéed peppers and onions, topped with cheesy baked eggs and fresh parsley. It’s a savory and satisfying way to start your day with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp cumin
- ½ tbsp black ground pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp dried cilantro
- 1 tsp sumac
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Main Ingredients
- 5 slices of bacon, cut into one-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped red pepper
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 tbsp water
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Blend: In a medium bowl, combine cumin, black ground pepper, paprika, cayenne, oregano, dried cilantro, sumac, and kosher salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet for cooking the vegetables.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion, red pepper, and cauliflower florets. Cook for about five minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add Seasoning and Steam Cauliflower: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the prepared Turkish seasoning over the vegetables. Stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, cover, and allow the water to evaporate, which will help cook and soften the cauliflower. Add more water if needed until the cauliflower is tender.
- Cook the Eggs: Remove the lid, create four wells in the vegetable mixture, and crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and cook until the eggs are done to your liking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle the cooked bacon back on top, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by altering the cayenne amount according to your preference.
- If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, omit the bacon and increase the cheese for extra flavor.
- Use a lid that fits well on your skillet to steam the cauliflower properly.
- To save time, you can prepare the spice blend in advance and store it for up to a month.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Keywords: Turkish breakfast, cauliflower hash, egg skillet, Middle Eastern spices, bacon breakfast, healthy breakfast, one-pan breakfast
