Name: Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 large eggs; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt

Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs

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Heat control is crucial here. Too much heat, and the whites will toughen and brown at the edges. Not enough, and the yolks will cook partway through by the time the whites are set. Listen to the pan, and watch the whites for cues that your pan is properly heated. We use a little extra oil in this dish so there's enough for basting. The hot oil baste lets you set the whites without covering the pan and clouding the yolks. Season after the eggs are done so the basting doesn't wash off the salt and pepper.

By Tim Cebula

Published on March 22, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs sprinkled with salt and pepper and served with whole wheat toast on a plate with fork and knife — Photo: Alexandra Shytsman

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large eggs
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Heat oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low. Gently crack eggs into pan. You shouldn't hear a hiss, and the eggs should lie flat and still. If you hear sizzling or the whites flutter or bubble at all, turn down the heat. Cook 3 minutes or until the whites are mostly set, with some still-runny whites near the yolks. Tilt pan toward you so oil pools on the bottom edge; dip a spoon in the oil, and gently baste the uncooked patches of white until they're set. Be careful not to baste the yolks, or they'll cloud over like cataracts. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Remove eggs from pan, leaving excess oil behind.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228	Calories
19g	Fat
1g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 2 eggs
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 382mg	17%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.